Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Hampshire, England
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Hampshire, England
The property market in the SO18 1AY postcode area had 1 property which was sold in 2021, valued at £480000. Across the SO1 area, there were 2799 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £284851.
Property market | £308,749 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Southampton (3.0 miles) | |
Broadband | 82.0mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 428 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 305 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Southampton, Itchen level) | |
Community | Median age is 32.3 | Happiness is Below Average for Hampshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 7.0 burglaries per 1k people (Southampton) | |
Commute (approx) | - Reading (43 mins) - London Waterloo (75 mins) - Paddington (83 mins) | |
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£308,749 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Southampton (3.0 miles) | |
82.0mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 32.3 | Happiness is Below Average for Hampshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 428 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions305 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Southampton, Itchen level) | |
7.0 burglaries per 1k people (Southampton) | |
- Reading (43 mins) - London Waterloo (75 mins) - Paddington (83 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Merry Oak has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £431,994, which is down -0.8% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £308,749, a terraced house £253,544 and a flat £166,435. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £823 per month. Property prices in Merry Oak are slightly lower than the average property prices across Hampshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Merry Oak, prices have decreased, while prices increased across the Hampshire region.
Property data is based on Southampton level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Merry Oak, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in SO18 1AY.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
29, Vespasian Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 1AY | £365,000 | 01/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
29, Vespasian Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 1AY | £365,000 | 01/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
29, Vespasian Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 1AY | £365,000 | 01/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
29, Vespasian Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 1AY | £365,000 | 01/31/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Merry Oak | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Sholing A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 66 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (2 change(s) - 98 mins - South Western Railway - £582 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Southern) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 167 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Bitterne A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -11% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 61 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (2 change(s) - 93 mins - South Western Railway - £582 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 125 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Southern) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 162 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Hamble A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -14% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 72 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (2 change(s) - 104 mins - South Western Railway - £582 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southern) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 136 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 173 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
St Denys A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -9% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (47 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (86 mins - South Western Railway - £582 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (2 change(s) - 83 mins - Great Western Railway - £582 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (2 change(s) - 91 mins - South Western Railway - £582 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (109 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Brighton (118 mins - Southern) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 140 mins - Southern - £582 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (150 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 158 mins - Southern - £582 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £582 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (170 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Chiltern Railways - £582 monthly fare) View details |
Netley A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 67 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (2 change(s) - 99 mins - South Western Railway - £582 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Southern) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 168 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Woolston A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 63 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (2 change(s) - 95 mins - South Western Railway - £582 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 124 mins - Southern) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 164 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Merry Oak has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Bitterne Manor Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. There are 4 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Bitterne Manor Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
Bitterne Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Harefield Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Beechwood Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
St Denys Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Moorlands Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Townhill Junior School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Bitterne CE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Bitterne Park School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Charlton House School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Oasis Academy Mayfield | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Fitrah Sips Ltd | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Portswood Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Ludlow Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Townhill Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Glenfield Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Weston Park Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Sholing Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Sholing Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Weston Shore Infant School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Oasis Academy Sholing | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Bitterne Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/26/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Sholing Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (1/30/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Beechwood Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/21/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Harefield Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/4/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Bitterne Manor Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/22/2016) | 33 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/25/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Bitterne Park School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/30/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/4/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
St Denys Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Moorlands Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/26/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Townhill Junior School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/12/2022) | 43 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton |
Bitterne CE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/18/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Portswood Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/17/2022) | 62 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton |
Ludlow Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/11/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Townhill Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (4/28/2022) | 15 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton |
Glenfield Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/15/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Weston Park Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (12/1/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Sholing Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/29/2022) | 121 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton |
Fitrah Sips Ltd | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (18/11/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton | |
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (12/14/2022) | 13 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southampton |
School | Type |
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Bitterne Park Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/26/2014) |
Sholing Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (1/30/2014) |
Beechwood Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/21/2015) |
Harefield Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/4/2011) |
Bitterne Manor Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/22/2016) 33 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/25/2015) |
Bitterne Park School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/30/2017) |
Ludlow Infant Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/4/2018) |
St Denys Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2015) |
Moorlands Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/26/2015) |
Townhill Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/12/2022) 43 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Bitterne CE Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/18/2015) |
Portswood Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/17/2022) 62 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Ludlow Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/11/2012) |
Townhill Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/28/2022) 15 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Glenfield Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/15/2012) |
Weston Park Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/1/2021) |
Sholing Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/29/2022) 121 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Fitrah Sips Ltd Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (18/11/2021) |
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (12/14/2022) 13 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
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Average speed | 82.0 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.5% |
SO18 1AY | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 7.7% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 92.3% | 62% |
Merry Oak has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Iceland Bitterne, Sainsburys Bitterne, Tesco Bitterne Spring Road Express. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Peartree Inn, Royal British Legion. SO18 1AY has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Hampshire has an average crime rate (68 crimes reported per thousand people). Merry Oak has a much higher crime rate than this, with 128 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Merry Oak has a slightly higher rate (7 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
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