Postcode SO17 1RH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highfield & University is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Portswood Rec.
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 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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 of residents in Highfield & University is £53,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from SO17 1RH.
Highfield & University near SO17 1RH 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 | Portswood Rec | Small | Walking directions to Portswood Rec |
| 0.3 mi | Engineering Square | Small | Walking directions to Engineering Square |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,221,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £710,000 |
| Flats | 57 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £346,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £289,950 |
10 year median price trend in Portswood
In the SO17 1RH postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 1RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | SUSU Shop | University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ | Walking directions to SUSU Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Song Oriental Chinese Market | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2LA | Walking directions to Song Oriental Chinese Market |
| 0.4 mi | Oriental Food | 259 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NG | Walking directions to Oriental Food |
| 0.4 mi | International Foods | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NJ | Walking directions to International Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Food Plus Pod Orłem | The Broadway, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to Food Plus Pod Orłem |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.