Postcode SO17 1RF is located in an urban city, within the Portswood ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Highfield & University area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year. The nearest station is St Denys, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Southampton Common.
Highfield & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,717 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Highfield & University has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO17 1RF.
Highfield & University near SO17 1RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southampton Common | Large | Walking directions to Southampton Common |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,394,125.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £740,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £296,250 | £315 |
| Terraced | 22 | £271,000 | £279 |
| Flats | 77 | £172,500 | £283 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £449,000 | £174,000 | £245,500 | £203,450 |
| 2017 | £525,000 | £155,000 | £253,600 | £209,000 |
| 2018 | £317,500 | £144,271 | £272,500 | £242,500 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £164,750 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £170,000 | £273,000 | £230,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £165,000 | £310,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £567,500 | £171,500 | £293,750 | £254,950 |
| 2023 | £486,250 | £165,375 | £310,000 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | £740,000 | £163,000 | £356,000 | £268,750 |
| 2025 | £615,000 | £170,000 | £320,000 | £302,500 |
| 2026 | £773,500 | £180,000 | £273,750 | £273,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298 | £252 | £263 | £216 |
| 2017 | £327 | £273 | £272 | £244 |
| 2018 | £281 | £263 | £268 | £257 |
| 2019 | £291 | £280 | £270 | £245 |
| 2020 | £302 | £273 | £277 | £250 |
| 2021 | £315 | £273 | £280 | £265 |
| 2022 | £339 | £277 | £331 | £265 |
| 2023 | £298 | £291 | £327 | £313 |
| 2024 | £384 | £285 | £346 | £302 |
| 2025 | £316 | £276 | £329 | £293 |
| 2026 | £376 | £310 | £291 | £262 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO17 1RF.
In the SO17 1RF postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 1RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brookvale Convenience Store | Brookvale Road, Southampton, SO17 2NE | Walking directions to Brookvale Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 121-131 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2FX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | K's Market | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to K's Market |
| 0.4 mi | Food Plus Pod Orłem | The Broadway, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to Food Plus Pod Orłem |
| 0.4 mi | Daily Echo | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to Daily Echo |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO17 1RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lori Foster
Portswood - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO17 1RF records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SO17 1RF in Highfield & University is £245,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SO17 1RF, including The Gregg Preparatory School, Highfield Church of England Primary School (Good) and University of Southampton. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO17 1RF is St Denys, about 1,071 m away.
SO17 1RF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO17 1RF is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lori Foster (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.