Is SO17 1AX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

954 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SO17 1AX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
343
Anti-social behaviour
124
Shoplifting
100
Public order
83
Criminal damage & arson
72
Vehicle crime
52
Other theft
49
Drugs
39

House prices

£235,977

Average price in Southampton (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.4% year on year.

Terraced
£252,111
Semi-detached
£313,660
Detached
£418,566
Flat / maisonette
£152,827

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SO17 1AX 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 SO17 1AX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SO17 1AX on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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