Shirley
safety and schools may need closer review
This public area guide compares Shirley in City of Southampton using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Shirley a good place to live?
Shirley has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. School performance appears weaker and crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in City of Southampton below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Shirley at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Shirley
Crime rate
Crime rate
19.91 per 1,000 people
Percentile
22nd percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Shirley
House prices
Average sold price
£454,266
Percentile
83rd percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Shirley
Flood risk in Shirley
Transport in Shirley
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Shirley a good place to live?
Shirley has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. School performance appears weaker and crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Shirley safe?
Shirley ranks in the 22nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Shirley?
The average sold price is £454,266, with house prices in the 83rd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Shirley?
Schools rank in the 14th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Shirley?
Nearby public profiles include Bassett in City of Southampton and Swaythling in City of Southampton.
