Postcode SO17 1SS 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 high crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year. The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 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 29,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Highfield & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from SO17 1SS.
Highfield & University near SO17 1SS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| 1 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Portswood Rec | Small | Walking directions to Portswood Rec |
| 0.3 mi | Engineering Square | Small | Walking directions to Engineering Square |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 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 | 20 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 56 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £289,000 |
10 year median price trend in Portswood
In the SO17 1SS postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Song Oriental Chinese Market | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2LA | Walking directions to Song Oriental Chinese Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 505 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2TH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Oriental Food | 259 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NG | Walking directions to Oriental Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 224 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2LB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | SUSU Shop | University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ | Walking directions to SUSU Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.