Is SO16 5YA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

426 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SO16 5YA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
159
Anti-social behaviour
55
Shoplifting
50
Criminal damage & arson
43
Public order
36
Other theft
23
Vehicle crime
16
Burglary
12

House prices

£235,362

Average price in Southampton (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.1% year on year.

Terraced
£251,021
Semi-detached
£312,913
Detached
£417,191
Flat / maisonette
£152,674

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SO16 5YA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SO16 5YA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SO16 5YA on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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