Postcode SO17 3RU 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 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year. The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 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 60.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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 per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from SO17 3RU.
Highfield & University near SO17 3RU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| 0.8 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Portswood Rec | Small | Walking directions to Portswood Rec |
| 0.2 mi | Engineering Square | Small | Walking directions to Engineering Square |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £282,750 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £257,750 |
10 year median price trend in Swaythling
In the SO17 3RU postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 505 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2TH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | SUSU Shop | University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ | Walking directions to SUSU Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Gucio | 488;488A Basement Flat Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SP | Walking directions to Gucio |
| 0.3 mi | Central | 498-500;498A First Floor Flat Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SP | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.