Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Southampton: a school rated Outstanding 0.4 miles away, Southampton Central Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SO14 7DU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 43 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
203crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 203 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 128.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
18GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 17 GP, 1 hospital, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SOUTHAMPTON DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Southampton Central Rail Station0.4 mi
61 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
23green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside open access land (25.6 ha total
- largest park 6.9 ha (0.32 mi away))
Nearest: East Park — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
44shops & libraries
- 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Spar Above Bar Street — 0.0 mi
In Southampton, 84% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Southampton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SO14 7DU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SO14.
Average sold price by property type across the SO14 district, 2021–2026.
About SO14 7DU
SO14 7DU scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Spar Above Bar Street within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SO14 7DU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,962 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 43 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Southampton Solent University, 0.2 mi away.
There were 203 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 17 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SOUTHAMPTON DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
