Postcode SO17 2HL 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 171.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Denys is £45,706 per year. The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Portswood Rec.
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 171.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% 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 per household in St Denys is £45,706 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from SO17 2HL.
St Denys near SO17 2HL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| 0.8 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Portswood Rec | Small | Walking directions to Portswood Rec |
| 0.3 mi | Lawn road recreational park | Small | Walking directions to Lawn road recreational park |
| 0.3 mi | Lawn road open space | Small | Walking directions to Lawn road open space |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £249,998 in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,394,125.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £772,500 |
| Flats | 71 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £269,250 |
10 year median price trend in Portswood
In the SO17 2HL postcode area, located within St Denys, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | International Foods | 164-166 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NJ | Walking directions to International Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Portswood Mini Market | St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2GN | Walking directions to Portswood Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Daily Echo | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to Daily Echo |
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus Pod Orłem | The Broadway, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to Food Plus Pod Orłem |
| 0.1 mi | K's Market | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to K's Market |
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.
Elected local representatives for SO17 2HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lori Foster
Portswood - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.