Postcode report
SO17 1AP Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SO17 1AP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO17 1AP is a postcode in Portswood, Southampton, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO17 1AP, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO17 1AP are housing and schools and education, while health 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 SO17 1AP is based on Southampton 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,921 residents, 7,956 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 47% privately rented, 18% 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 3/10.
For property prices near SO17 1AP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £225k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO17 1AP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO17 1AP by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SO17 1AP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 44 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 SO17 1AP
Is SO17 1AP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% 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 SO17 1AP?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SO17 1AP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SO17 1AP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SO17 1AP?
LocaleIQ matched SO17 1AP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO17 1AP?
The latest median sold price is £225k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO17 1AP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 44 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.