Postcode SO17 1WU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.1 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Southampton Common.
Highfield & University has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Highfield & University has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from SO17 1WU.
Highfield & University near SO17 1WU 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Ascupart Garden | Small | Walking directions to Ascupart Garden |
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 1WU postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 1WU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 121-131 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2FX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Brookvale Convenience Store | Brookvale Road, Southampton, SO17 2NE | Walking directions to Brookvale Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Road Convenience Store | 48;48B Lodge Road, Southampton, SO14 6RJ | Walking directions to Lodge Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 91;91 Room 1;2;3 Lodge Road, Southampton, SO14 6RE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Maya Supermarket | 26;28;28A Lodge Road, Southampton, SO14 6RN | Walking directions to Maya Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.