Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Southampton: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SO16 6RJ.
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
- 33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 48 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hollybrook Junior School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
18GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 GP, 4 hospitals, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: RAYMOND ROAD SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 59.7 ha total
- largest park 31.6 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Hollybrook Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
37shops & libraries
- 31 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Iceland…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Southampton Hill Lane Local — 0.1 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 SO16 6RJ.
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 SO16.
Average sold price by property type across the SO16 district, 2021–2026.
About SO16 6RJ
SO16 6RJ scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Sainsburys Southampton Hill Lane Local 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SO16 6RJ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,199 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 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Hollybrook Junior School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 11 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RAYMOND ROAD SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SPIRE SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
