SO16 9 area report

Highlights

Data updated 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). SO16 9, Hampshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with SO16 9’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Hampshire, SO16 9 ranks 1st cheapest of 13, 13th safest and 1st most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £230,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in SO16 9 have risen 19% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 12,376 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) Across this district

About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than SO16 9 (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). Less deprived than in 2019 (decile 3 then).

Schools

• 81% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• ≈107 min fastest train to London (OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026) This district
• 97% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations 2024, Jul 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 7.1% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/so16 9.

Compare every area in Hampshire: Hampshire area guide & rankings.

Nearby areas we cover: SO16 4, SO15 0, SO15 4.