Postcode report
SO16 7GT Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SO16 7GT: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO16 7GT is a postcode in Bassett, Southampton, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO16 7GT, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO16 7GT are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SO16 7GT is based on Southampton 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,492 residents, 3,158 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near SO16 7GT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £301k from 49 rolling sales, down 1.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO16 7GT can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO16 7GT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SO16 7GT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SO16 7GT
Is SO16 7GT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SO16 7GT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SO16 7GT?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SO16 7GT?
LocaleIQ matched SO16 7GT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO16 7GT?
The latest median sold price is £301k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO16 7GT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.