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SO17 2LT

Priory Avenue

Portswood

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Detailed insights for SO17 2LT

Overview

Postcode SO17 2LT is located in an urban city, within the Portswood area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the St Denys area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Denys is £45,706 per year. The median sale price in Portswood is £227,475 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,625 and £302,500. The nearest station is St Denys, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

St Denys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,787 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

St Denys has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.6%

Approximately 42.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in St Denys is £45,706 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from SO17 2LT.

Flood risk

High

St Denys near SO17 2LT has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO17 2LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

St Denys

N/A

Walking directions to St Denys
0.5 mi

Bitterne

N/A

Walking directions to Bitterne

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
436
Population density
3,454.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.68(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.64(+11%)
Public order
8.68(+43%)
Other theft
7.44(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
72.48%
Other White
29
6.65%
African
19
4.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
2.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.06%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
33.62%
Level 3 (A level)
57
16.1%
No qualifications
56
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
13.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.84%
Total 16+ residents: 354

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
82
40.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
19.8%
Owns outright
36
17.82%
Owns with a mortgage
34
16.83%
Shared ownership
4
1.98%
Total households: 202

Property prices in Portswood

Median price: £227,475
Price per sq ft: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £163K – £303K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £227,475 (about £303 per square foot) in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Portswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£845,000£348
Semi-Detached29£290,000£331
Terraced20£275,750£293
Flats84£173,750£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Portswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£439,500£174,000£246,000£203,900
2017£525,000£155,000£253,600£209,000
2018£317,500£144,271£272,500£242,500
2019£380,000£164,750£235,000£235,000
2020£440,000£170,000£273,000£230,000
2021£380,000£165,000£310,000£250,000
2022£567,500£171,500£293,750£254,950
2023£486,250£165,375£310,000£290,000
2024£740,000£163,000£356,000£268,750
2025£700,000£170,000£325,000£302,500
2026£868,500£185,000£265,000£283,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£255£263£216
2017£327£273£272£244
2018£281£263£268£257
2019£291£280£270£245
2020£302£273£277£250
2021£315£273£280£265
2022£339£277£331£265
2023£298£291£327£313
2024£384£285£346£302
2025£344£276£330£293
2026£376£310£291£301
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Portswood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO17 2LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO17 2LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025Flat 6, 17, Priory Avenue, Southampton, SO17 2NTFlatsLeasehold£166,500
13 Aug 2026209, Priory Road, Southampton, SO17 2LRTerracedFreehold£275,000
26 Jun 2026199, Priory Road, Southampton, SO17 2LRTerracedFreehold£310,000
30 Jan 2026111, St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FSOtherLeasehold£170,000
25 Sept 2025Flat 9, St Michaels Court, Priory Close, Southampton, SO17 2FRFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the SO17 2LT postcode area, located within St Denys, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SO17 2LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Denys Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miPrimaryBitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of SchoolsCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryPortswood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO17 2LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO17 2LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier113a St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FSWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miSt Deny's Convenience Store113 St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FSWalking directions to St Deny's Convenience Store
0.2 miPremier Express11 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NNWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 miSpar17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NNWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco Express12-18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FXWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO17 2LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lori Foster

Portswood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Satvir Kaur

Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouthamptonE06000045
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthampton TestE14001500
WardPortswoodE05015500
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St DenysE02003561
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 013CE01017233
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO17 2LT

Is SO17 2LT (St Denys) safe?

The area around SO17 2LT records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SO17 2LT?

The median sale price around SO17 2LT in Portswood is £227,475 (about £303 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO17 2LT?

There are 13 schools close to SO17 2LT, including St Denys Primary School (Good), Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Outstanding) and Portswood Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SO17 2LT?

The closest station to SO17 2LT is St Denys, about 621 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO17 2LT?

SO17 2LT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO17 2LT (St Denys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO17 2LT is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lori Foster (Green Party).