Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Southampton: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away, Southampton Central Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 13 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 SO15 2HW.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 27 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 48 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: Springhill Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
89crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 89 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 61.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & 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.
- 19 GP, 2 hospitals, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WALNUT TREE SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Southampton Central Rail Station0.5 mi
52 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside open access land (6.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
48shops & libraries
- 42 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Southern Co-operative, Sainsburys, Tesco, Lidl…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Southampton Archers Road — 0.2 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 SO15 2HW.
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 SO15.
Average sold price by property type across the SO15 district, 2021–2026.
About SO15 2HW
SO15 2HW scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Southampton Archers Road 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SO15 2HW is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,953 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 7/10).
There are 48 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 20 rated Good. The nearest school is Springhill Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.2 mi away.
There were 89 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WALNUT TREE SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
