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SO17 3TB

Woodcote Road

Swaythling

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Overview

Postcode SO17 3TB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Daisy Dip Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Swaythling has an average 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.

Crime level

8/10

Swaythling has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.1%

Approximately 21.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from SO17 3TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Swaythling near SO17 3TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO17 3TB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Swaythling

N/A

Walking directions to Swaythling
1 mi

St Denys

N/A

Walking directions to St Denys

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO17 3TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDaisy Dip ParkLargeWalking directions to Daisy Dip Park
0.3 miPortswood RecSmallWalking directions to Portswood Rec
0.3 miEngineering SquareSmallWalking directions to Engineering Square

Area Profile

Population
163
Population density
7,546.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.25(+43%)
Shoplifting
14.14(+77%)
Public order
11.88(+96%)
Vehicle crime
9.05(+144%)
Burglary
7.92(+205%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
46.63%
Other Asian
26
15.95%
Other White
19
11.66%
Pakistani
15
9.2%
Arab
6
3.68%
Total population: 163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
40
31.75%
No qualifications
27
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
25
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
7.94%
Total 16+ residents: 126

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
23
40.35%
Owns with a mortgage
11
19.3%
Social rents from council
11
19.3%
Owns outright
10
17.54%
Other social rented
1
1.75%
Total households: 57

Property prices in Swaythling

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £372K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,394,125.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swaythling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£368,000£431
Semi-Detached38£354,750£341
Terraced27£260,000£294
Flats7£150,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swaythling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaythling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£118,950£241,050£199,975
2017£285,000£141,000£263,000£197,500
2018£310,750£145,000£260,000£217,000
2019£357,500£130,500£256,750£211,100
2020£316,500£158,250£254,000£215,000
2021£325,500£150,000£275,000£230,000
2022£370,000£146,500£312,000£257,750
2023£377,500£130,000£282,000£245,000
2024£403,750£170,000£285,000£255,000
2025£391,500£153,750£352,250£251,500
2026£352,500£141,000£420,000£258,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaythling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swaythling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£223£252£220
2017£275£246£268£246
2018£271£253£267£248
2019£301£208£277£242
2020£301£244£267£252
2021£334£205£298£264
2022£329£257£319£304
2023£394£258£325£303
2024£308£275£322£297
2025£404£251£339£296
2026£461£252£358£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swaythling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO17 3TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO17 3TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 202514, Bealing Close, Southampton, SO16 3AWTerracedFreehold£195,000
06 May 202518, Bealing Close, Southampton, SO16 3AWTerracedLeasehold£240,000
31 Jul 202531, Bealing Close, Southampton, SO16 3AXTerracedLeasehold£220,000
11 Jun 202532, Bealing Close, Southampton, SO16 3AXTerracedLeasehold£216,000
17 Sept 2025116, Mayfield Road, Southampton, SO17 3SXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£355,000

Schools

In the SO17 3TB postcode area, located within Swaythling, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO17 3TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySwaythling Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBassett Green Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of SouthamptonHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 3TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO17 3TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMr T’s Corner ShopBurgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BAWalking directions to Mr T’s Corner Shop
0.2 miTesco Express278 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miMashallah Food226 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to Mashallah Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local218 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 mi0086 Supermarket210 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,266
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,777
Band H£4,533

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 3TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Walsh

Swaythling - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Caroline Nokes

Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouthamptonE06000045
Parliamentary ConstituencyRomsey and Southampton NorthE14001449
WardSwaythlingE05015504
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SwaythlingE02003553
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 005GE01035442
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO17 3TB

Is SO17 3TB (Swaythling) safe?

The area around SO17 3TB records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SO17 3TB?

The median sale price around SO17 3TB in Swaythling is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO17 3TB?

There are 15 schools close to SO17 3TB, including Swaythling Primary School (Good), Bassett Green Primary School (Good) and University of Southampton. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO17 3TB?

The closest station to SO17 3TB is Swaythling, about 982 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO17 3TB?

SO17 3TB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO17 3TB (Swaythling) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO17 3TB is Caroline Nokes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Walsh (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.