Postcode report
Is SO19 8AT a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SO19 8AT: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO19 8AT is a postcode in Sholing, Southampton, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO19 8AT, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO19 8AT are local prosperity and safety, while schools and education 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 8AT is based on Southampton 026 Census 2021. It covers 7,661 residents, 4,884 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 12% 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 8/10.
For property prices near SO19 8AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £291k from 82 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 8AT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 8AT 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 SO19 8AT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 25 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 8AT
Is SO19 8AT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 38% 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 8AT?
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 SO19 8AT?
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 8AT?
LocaleIQ matched SO19 8AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO19 8AT?
The latest median sold price is £291k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO19 8AT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 25 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.