Postcode SO17 2GU is located in an urban city, within the Portswood ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the St Denys area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Denys is £40,300 per year. The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Lawn road recreational park.
St Denys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,071 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
St Denys has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St Denys is £40,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO17 2GU.
St Denys near SO17 2GU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| 0.8 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lawn road recreational park | Small | Walking directions to Lawn road recreational park |
| 0.2 mi | Lawn road open space | Small | Walking directions to Lawn road open space |
| 0.2 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 2GU postcode area, located within St Denys, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 2GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 128-150 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 121-131 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2FX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Brookvale Convenience Store | Brookvale Road, Southampton, SO17 2NE | Walking directions to Brookvale Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | K's Market | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to K's Market |
| 0.2 mi | Daily Echo | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to Daily Echo |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.