Postcode report
Is SO19 5AF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SO19 5AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO19 5AF is a postcode in Thornhill, Southampton, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO19 5AF, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO19 5AF are housing and safety, 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 SO19 5AF is based on Southampton 025 Census 2021. It covers 7,871 residents, 5,355 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 42% 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 4/10.
For property prices near SO19 5AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £291k from 14 rolling sales, up 10.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO19 5AF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 SO19 5AF 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 SO19 5AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 30 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 SO19 5AF
Is SO19 5AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 40% 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 SO19 5AF?
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 SO19 5AF?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SO19 5AF?
LocaleIQ matched SO19 5AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO19 5AF?
The latest median sold price is £291k based on 14 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO19 5AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.