Settle Close Southampton
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO16), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37011105.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Southampton costs £2,381 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants), about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cedar Lodge Park, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cheviot Road Surgery, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 370 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £182,000 | £176,000 | £188,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £192,500 | £185,000 | £200,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £178,500 | £178,500 | £178,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2021 | 6 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 8 SO16 4RE | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2017 | 7 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2014 | 4 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2013 | 4 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £137,500 | |
| 29 May 2009 | 2 SO16 4RE | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2006 | 6 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £188,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 7 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £176,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 7 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £167,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2004 | 10 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 8 SO16 4RE | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2002 | 2 SO16 4RE | Detached | £178,500 | |
| 16 Jun 1999 | 6 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1997 | 4 SO16 4RE | Terraced | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 2003-2006 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Southampton in 2026-27: Band D £2,381 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,588 | £1,852 | £2,117 | £2,381 | £2,911 | £3,440 | £3,969 | £4,763 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (46% of about 1,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- United Dairies - Shirley, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Jessamine Road / Warren Avenue, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 25 August 2026 to 1 September 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO16 4RE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO16 4FH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO16 4FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO16 4RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Millbrook (Hants) 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Southampton Central 6.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Redbridge 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Street Shirley | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Simple Cruise Parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 91.2 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cheviot Road Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Precinct Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 180 m |
| Hospital | Western Community Hospital | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cedar Lodge Park 1.1 ha | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shirley Pond Park 5.6 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James Park 2.3 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peak Close Allotment 2,100 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Southampton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.6 km (1 mile) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Conduit head, Hill Lane | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Central Parks | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Pickles Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Coxford Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Luggy Creek | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Bury Marsh | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Hut Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Southampton: see them on the Southampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Regents Park Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Foundry Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Shirley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Shirley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tanners Brook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Upper Shirley High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's Church of England School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Inn SO16 4FN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Salisbury Arms SO16 4EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Iceland SO16 4EZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Flame & Flavor Also Trading As Shirley Kebab House SO16 4EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Kali Mirchi SO16 4FB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Legends Cafe SO16 4FB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2026 |
| ParkLife Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Natura Food Centre SO16 4RJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Hong Kong Inn SO16 4RJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2026 |
| Mother Hubbard's Fish and Chips SO16 4FB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Bholes UK Ltd SO16 4RJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 11 May 2026 |
| The Temple Bar (Windsor Castle) SO16 4EX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Precinct Snax SO15 5LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Sunnyday International Foods SO16 4EY | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Subway SO16 4EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 |
| Shoplifting | 88 |
| Public order | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shirley High Street (104); On or near Regent'S Grove (54); On or near Crown Street (44); On or near Newman Street (37); On or near Shopping Area (29).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Newman Street · Carlisle Road · St Edmund's Road · Park Street · Shirley Park Road · Redcar Street · Marlborough Road · St Edmunds Road · Crown Street · Regent's Grove · Henty Road · Sydney Road
All the streets in SO16 and across Southampton.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.