Postcode SO19 6GQ is located in an urban city, within the Thornhill area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Hightown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hightown is £43,982 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 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hinkler Park.
Hightown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,596 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Hightown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hightown is £43,982 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SO19 6GQ.
Hightown near SO19 6GQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hinkler Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hinkler Park |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO19 6GQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 31, Ellis Road, Southampton, SO19 6GQ | Detached | Freehold | £292,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 33, Ellis Road, Southampton, SO19 6GQ | Detached | Freehold | £292,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 18, Larkspur Chase, Southampton, SO19 6AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 17, Spruce Drive, Southampton, SO19 6DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 9, Three Oaks, Southampton, SO19 6AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the SO19 6GQ postcode area, located within Hightown, there are 4 primary and 0 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 | Hightown Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
Hightown Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Nov 2023
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| 0.4 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kanes Hill Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
Kanes Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2022
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO19 6GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lydgate Road, Southampton, SO19 6HQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Hinkler Road Mini Mart | Hinkler Road, Southampton, SO19 6FZ | Walking directions to Hinkler Road Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton, SO19 6DF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8BR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8NG | Walking directions to Welcome |
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 6GQ, 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 6GQ records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SO19 6GQ in Thornhill is £260,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SO19 6GQ, including Hightown Primary School (Good), The Serendipity School (Outstanding) and Kanes Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SO19 6GQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,596 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 6GQ is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Kiff-Munds (Reform UK).