Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Southampton: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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 SO17 1QD.
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
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 49 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Highfield Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 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: 7.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 GP, 2 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE SOUTHAMPTON — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green 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.
- beside Country Park (3.6 ha total
- largest park 1.8 ha (0.49 mi away))
Nearest: Christ Church — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
36shops & libraries
- 31 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Waitrose, Sainsburys, Tesco, Lidl…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Waitrose Southampton — 0.5 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 SO17 1QD.
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 SO17.
Average sold price by property type across the SO17 district, 2021–2026.
About SO17 1QD
SO17 1QD scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Highfield Church of England Primary School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SO17 1QD is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,717 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 49 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Highfield Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
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 23 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE SOUTHAMPTON, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
