| Council | Southampton |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East suburb 17% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife |
The average house price in Upper Shirley is £346,107, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Upper Shirley house price trends over the last 30 years.
£346,107
£527,231
£183,661
£366,821
£324,321
Is Upper Shirley a nice place to live?
Yes, Upper Shirley is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Hampshire. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Upper Shirley?
Upper Shirley has a high crime rate for a South East suburb, with around 88 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 17% above the national average, and 36% above the Hampshire average.
What are the best schools in Upper Shirley?
Upper Shirley has 36 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Springhill Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Shirley Junior School and Shirley Infant School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Upper Shirley?
The majority of residents in Upper Shirley identify as White (British) (69%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (77%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.