| Council | Southampton |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
Is Southampton right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in Southampton is £273,501, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Southampton house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Southampton a nice place to live?
Southampton is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Hampshire. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Southampton?
Southampton has an average crime rate of 127.6 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near High Street and Scullards Lane, as reported by Hampshire Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Southampton?
Southampton has 109 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Sholing Infant School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Saint James' Church of England Primary School and Woodlands Community College. Note: 13 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Southampton?
The majority of residents in Southampton identify as White (British) (71%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (78%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.