Linford Crescent - SO16 6RS
Key Postcode Insights
SO16 6RS is a residential postcode situated on Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 972nd largest and 242nd most expensive of the 1,488 postcodes in the SO16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 23 properties: 5 houses, 10 flats and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £191,508
- 10 Year change
- up 20.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,144pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £247/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SO16 6RS is a residential postcode situated on Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 972nd largest and 242nd most expensive of the 1,488 postcodes in the SO16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 23 properties: 5 houses, 10 flats and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £191,508
- 10 Year change
- up 20.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,144pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £247/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in SO16 6RS
- 86 Linford Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 90 Linford Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 92 Linford Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 94 Linford Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SO16 6RS sold for £162,000 on 21st August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £191,508.
The SO16 6RS Sales Market has increased by 20.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.5% | £191,508 |
| June 2025 | 1.1% | £198,365 |
| June 2024 | 1% | £196,215 |
| June 2023 | -0.2% | £194,333 |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £194,710 |
| June 2021 | 2.2% | £175,061 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £171,368 |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £169,608 |
| June 2018 | 2.8% | £168,940 |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £164,272 |
| June 2016 | 7.8% | £158,843 |
| June 2015 | 7.6% | £147,366 |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £136,942 |
| June 2013 | 3.6% | £130,007 |
| June 2012 | -0.3% | £125,436 |
| June 2011 | -4.6% | £125,832 |
| June 2010 | 10.6% | £131,896 |
| June 2009 | -9.9% | £119,223 |
| June 2008 | -1.4% | £132,373 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £134,230 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,144.
The SO16 6RS Rental Market has increased by 48.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.4% | £1,144pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.7% | £1,107pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.7% | £1,067pcm |
| June 2023 | 9% | £990pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £909pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.1% | £829pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £797pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £784pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £772pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.8% | £764pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £770pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.7% | £746pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.3% | £720pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £696pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £682pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.7% | £679pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.6% | £667pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.1% | £626pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.2% | £646pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £638pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 21st August 2025 for £162,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.7%.
SO16 6RS has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£162,000 | 2 Bed Flat106, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS106, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS
- Sold Feb 2025£300,000 | 4 Bed House120, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS120, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS
- Sold Jan 2025£162,500 | 2 Bed Flat108, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS108, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS
Nearby Postcodes
SO16 6RS is the 972nd largest and the 242nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,488 postcodes in the SO16 area.
- SO16 6RU, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16SO16 6RU14 Addresses|65 m away
- SO16 6RW, Malwood Avenue, Southampton, SO16SO16 6RW28 Addresses|67 m away
- SO16 6RP, Malwood Avenue, Southampton, SO16SO16 6RP8 Addresses|77 m away
- SO16 6RT, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16SO16 6RT42 Addresses|92 m away
- SO16 6RX, Malwood Avenue, Southampton, SO16SO16 6RX9 Addresses|131 m away
Property Types
- 5 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 10 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 8 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (5)
- mid-century flat (10)
- Unknown (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 15 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (8)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2025£300,000 | 4 Bed House120, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS120, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS
- Sold Jun 2017£232,000 | 3 Bed House128, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS128, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS
- Sold Jul 2014£185,000 | 3 Bed House118, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS118, Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RS
Schools Nearby
- Hollybrook Infant School200 m away
- Hollybrook Junior School200 m away
- Shirley Infant School800 m away
- Upper Shirley High School700 m away
- Regents Park Community College1.9 km away
- Cantell School1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SO16 6RS is Millbrook (Hants) station, which is 2.7 kilometres away.
- Millbrook (Hants)|2.7 km away
- St Denys|2.9 km away
- Southampton Central|3.2 km away
- Swaythling|3.4 km away
