Postcode SO17 3AF is located in an urban city, within the Swaythling ward of Southampton in the South East region , and forms part of the Highfield & University area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.6 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 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Portswood Rec.
Highfield & University has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Highfield & University has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SO17 3AF.
Highfield & University near SO17 3AF 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 3AF postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Drummond Arms | Welbeck Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1SJ | |
| 0.1 mi | The Brook | 466 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SD | |
| 0.4 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.