Postcode SO17 1WY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 5.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO17 1WY.
Highfield & University near SO17 1WY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,169,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £743,250 |
| Flats | 59 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £353,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £289,000 |
10 years price trend in Portswood
In the SO17 1WY postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.