Postcode SO19 5LT is located in an urban city, within the Thornhill area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Thornhill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornhill is £45,149 per year. The median sale price in Thornhill is £260,000 (around £322 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £309,500. The nearest station is Sholing, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Donkey Common.
Thornhill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,439 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Thornhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornhill is £45,149 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from SO19 5LT.
Thornhill near SO19 5LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sholing located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Donkey Common | Small | Walking directions to Donkey Common |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Thornhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £533,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £329,000 | £353 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £277,000 | £325 |
| Terraced | 53 | £250,000 | £316 |
| Flats | 15 | £125,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £117,000 | £210,000 | £177,500 |
| 2017 | £286,000 | £117,000 | £202,500 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | £249,375 | £110,000 | £221,500 | £203,000 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £122,500 | £225,000 | £202,500 |
| 2020 | £283,000 | £125,000 | £244,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £324,000 | £127,500 | £260,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £130,250 | £290,000 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £142,000 | £265,500 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £335,000 | £120,500 | £272,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £130,000 | £290,000 | £242,500 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £115,000 | £280,000 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285 | £205 | £235 | £237 |
| 2017 | £280 | £210 | £234 | £235 |
| 2018 | £303 | £227 | £246 | £218 |
| 2019 | £297 | £207 | £259 | £244 |
| 2020 | £298 | £224 | £271 | £235 |
| 2021 | £328 | £214 | £278 | £275 |
| 2022 | £379 | £242 | £316 | £298 |
| 2023 | £369 | £235 | £310 | £311 |
| 2024 | £339 | £227 | £300 | £303 |
| 2025 | £355 | £200 | £311 | £283 |
| 2026 | £350 | £197 | £335 | £314 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO19 5LT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | 42, Barry Road, Southampton, SO19 5LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 10, 180, Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8NB | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 2, 180A, Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8NB | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 3, 180A, Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8NB | Flats | Leasehold | £153,600 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat 7, 180, Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8NB | Flats | Leasehold | £138,500 |
In the SO19 5LT postcode area, located within Thornhill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thornhill Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Thornhill Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Springwell School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2013. | |
Springwell School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Mar 2013
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Serendipity School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
The Serendipity School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO19 5LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highfirs News, Food & Wine | 300 Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8ND | Walking directions to Highfirs News, Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8NE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Newsplus | 86 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton, SO19 8FU | Walking directions to Newsplus |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 119 North East Road, Southampton, SO19 8AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 1,3,5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO19 5LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tim Kiff-Munds
Thornhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Darren Paffey
Southampton Itchen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO19 5LT records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around SO19 5LT in Thornhill is £260,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SO19 5LT, including Thornhill Primary School (Requires improvement), Springwell School (Outstanding) and The Serendipity School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SO19 5LT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen covering SO19 5LT is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Kiff-Munds (Reform UK).