Postcode SO17 2LY is located in an urban city, within the Swaythling 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 163.6 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Portswood Rec.
St Denys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
St Denys has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 23 ft away from SO17 2LY.
St Denys near SO17 2LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £655,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £260,000 |
10 years price trend in Swaythling
In the SO17 2LY postcode area, located within St Denys, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Drummond Arms | Welbeck Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1SJ | |
| 0.2 mi | The Brook | 466 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SD | |
| 0.3 mi | The Mitre | 200 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2LB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.