Postcode SO17 3SW is located in an urban city, within the Swaythling ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Swaythling area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Daisy Dip Park.
Swaythling has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Swaythling has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from SO17 3SW.
Swaythling near SO17 3SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| 0.9 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Daisy Dip Park | Large | Walking directions to Daisy Dip Park |
| 0.2 mi | Portswood Rec | Small | Walking directions to Portswood Rec |
| 0.4 mi | Engineering Square | Small | Walking directions to Engineering Square |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £287,394 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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 | 5 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £255,250 |
10 year median price trend in Swaythling
In the SO17 3SW postcode area, located within Swaythling, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gucio | 488;488A Basement Flat Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SP | Walking directions to Gucio |
| 0.2 mi | Central | 498-500;498A First Floor Flat Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SP | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Mr T’s Corner Shop | Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BA | Walking directions to Mr T’s Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Mashallah Food | 226 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY | Walking directions to Mashallah Food |
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 3SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Walsh
Swaythling - Elected 7 May 2026
Caroline Nokes
Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.