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Africa Drive, Marchwood, Southampton

MyStreetCheck free street report: Africa Drive, Marchwood, Southampton · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/southampton-hampshire/africa-drive/

House prices, sold prices and local information for SO40 4WE, SO40 4WF, SO40 4WG.

Average price (last 12 months)
£180,000
6 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£172,952
43 sales
Price range
£115k – £200k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
27 Mar 2026
SO40 4WG

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At a glance

House prices£180k average54% below the Southampton average CrimeAbout averageLower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 7 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskNear a flood alert areaLower risk than a warning area Nearest station35 min walkMillbrook (Hants) station SchoolsNo recent Good/Outstanding gradesMany schools now get report cards instead Ultrafast broadband10% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold98% leaseholdAcross 61 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

43 property sales on Africa Drive, Marchwood, Southampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 6 homes sold here for an average of £180,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £172,952. Average sale prices rose from £153,400 in 2016 to £182,000 in 2026 (+19%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 54% below the Southampton average of £394,450 over the same period. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 8 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Africa Drive range from £115,000 to £200,000. 2% of homes sold here were freehold and 98% leasehold. Of 526 streets in Southampton with at least two sales in the last year, Africa Drive ranks 511th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.

House prices on Africa Drive compared

Africa Drive£180,000
SO40 postcode area£364,235
Southampton£394,450
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SO40 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £153,400 (5 sales)2016£153k2017: £160,000 (7 sales)2017£160k2018: £164,000 (2 sales)2018£164k2019: £138,250 (2 sales)2019£138k2020: £182,000 (1 sales)2020£182k2021: £169,742 (6 sales)2021£170k2022: £193,000 (6 sales)2022£193k2023: £188,000 (3 sales)2023£188k2024: £197,500 (2 sales)2024£198k2025: £180,000 (5 sales)2025£180k2026: £182,000 (4 sales)2026£182k

Tenure: 2% freehold and 98% leasehold across 61 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat43£172,95227 Mar 2026

Sold prices on Africa Drive

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
114, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 27 Mar 2026£173,000 FlatLeasehold
105, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 6 Mar 2026£190,000 FlatLeasehold
95, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 20 Feb 2026£190,000 FlatLeasehold
122, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 17 Feb 2026£175,000 FlatLeasehold
123, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 19 Dec 2025£167,000 FlatLeasehold
110, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 21 Nov 2025£185,000 FlatLeasehold
108, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 1 Oct 2025£175,000 FlatLeasehold
100, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 24 Apr 2025£183,000 FlatLeasehold
87, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 28 Mar 2025£190,000 FlatLeasehold
39, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
40, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
45, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
46, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
49, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
50, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£170,000 OtherLeasehold
51, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£175,000 OtherLeasehold
53, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£170,000 FlatLeasehold
54, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£170,000 FlatLeasehold
55, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£170,000 FlatLeasehold
56, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Sep 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
41, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 6 Sep 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
42, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 30 Aug 2024£180,000 FlatLeasehold
43, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 30 Aug 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
44, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 30 Aug 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
47, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 30 Aug 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
48, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 30 Aug 2024£175,000 FlatLeasehold
116, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 27 Aug 2024£195,000 FlatLeasehold
66, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 19 Jun 2024£200,000 FlatLeasehold
39, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 30 May 2024£2,800,000 OtherFreehold
114, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 18 Sep 2023£169,000 FlatLeasehold
85, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 7 Jul 2023£195,000 FlatLeasehold
73, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 9 Feb 2023£200,000 FlatLeasehold
115, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 9 Dec 2022£185,000 FlatLeasehold
83, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 11 Nov 2022£195,000 FlatLeasehold
116, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 27 Oct 2022£200,000 FlatLeasehold
101, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 20 Oct 2022£200,000 FlatLeasehold
84, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 22 Apr 2022£193,000 FlatLeasehold
112, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 11 Feb 2022£185,000 FlatLeasehold
68, Africa Drive SO40 4WE 17 Dec 2021£165,000 FlatLeasehold
72, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 13 Dec 2021£179,950 FlatLeasehold
109, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 27 Aug 2021£175,000 FlatLeasehold
88, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 27 Aug 2021£167,000 FlatLeasehold
92, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 24 Aug 2021£150,000 FlatLeasehold
86, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 29 Jul 2021£181,500 FlatLeasehold
74, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 1 May 2020£182,000 FlatLeasehold
93, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 30 Aug 2019£161,500 FlatLeasehold
101, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 28 Feb 2019£115,000 FlatLeasehold
100, Africa Drive SO40 4WG 14 Sep 2018£165,000 FlatLeasehold
80, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 29 Mar 2018£163,000 FlatLeasehold
77, Africa Drive SO40 4WF 12 Dec 2017£182,500 FlatLeasehold
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Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.

Sale history: homes sold more than once

AddressSalesChange
114, Africa Drive £169,000 (Sep 2023) → £173,000 (Mar 2026) +2%
over 3 yrs
105, Africa Drive £159,000 (Jun 2016) → £190,000 (Mar 2026) +19%
over 10 yrs
95, Africa Drive £149,000 (Apr 2016) → £190,000 (Feb 2026) +28%
over 10 yrs
100, Africa Drive £165,000 (Sep 2018) → £183,000 (Apr 2025) +11%
over 7 yrs
87, Africa Drive £174,000 (Nov 2017) → £190,000 (Mar 2025) +9%
over 7 yrs
39, Africa Drive £2,800,000 (May 2024) → £175,000 (Sep 2024) -94%
over under a year
116, Africa Drive £200,000 (Oct 2022) → £195,000 (Aug 2024) -3%
over 2 yrs
101, Africa Drive £115,000 (Feb 2019) → £200,000 (Oct 2022) +74%
over 4 yrs
112, Africa Drive £153,000 (Oct 2017) → £185,000 (Feb 2022) +21%
over 4 yrs
68, Africa Drive £147,000 (Sep 2016) → £165,000 (Dec 2021) +12%
over 5 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Africa Drive

Crime

35 crimes were reported within about a mile of Africa Drive in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Anti-social behaviour13
Violence & sexual offences9
Public order4
Criminal damage & arson3
Other theft3
Burglary1

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Africa Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • Southampton Water and Hamble Flood alert area
  • Calshot, Hythe, Marchwood, Eling and Redbridge Flood alert area

Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.

Schools near Africa Drive

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Marchwood Junior School 258 pupils Primary 7–11 Report 0.2 mi
Marchwood Church of England Infant School 162 pupils Primary Church of England 4–7 Report 0.3 mi
Dibden Park School 54 pupils Other independent special school 8–16 Report 1.2 mi
Bower Lodge School 38 pupils Other independent special school 4–11 Report 1.2 mi
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy 429 pupils Primary Church of England 3–11 Report 2.0 mi
Greenwood School 19 pupils Pupil referral unit 11–16 Report 2.0 mi
Applemore College 478 pupils Secondary 11–16 Report 2.0 mi
Oak Lodge School 173 pupils Community special school 11–16 Report 2.0 mi

Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.

Getting around, shops and health

Train stations

  • Millbrook (Hants) station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
  • Southampton Central station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
  • Redbridge (Hants) station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Ferndale Road (SE-bound, Oakland Drive) 2 min walk
  • St Johns Church (E-bound, Main Road) 4 min walk
  • St Johns Church (SW-bound, Main Road) 4 min walk
  • The Pilgrim Inn (NW-bound, Hythe Road) 4 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Atherley House Surgery
    143-145 Shirley Road, Southampton · 2.1 mi
  • Brook House Surgery
    98 Oakley Road, Shirley Park, Southampton · 2.3 mi
  • The Shirley Health Partnership
    355 Shirley Road, Shirley, Southampton · 2.3 mi
  • Waterfront And Solent Surgery
    Jones Lane, Hythe, Southampton · 2.4 mi

Supermarkets

  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Marchwood · 0.2 mi
  • Asda Express Asda Southampton Express Petrol · 1.7 mi
  • Spar Spar Millbrook Road West · 1.8 mi
  • Tesco Tesco Hythe Superstore · 1.9 mi

Pharmacies

  • Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
  • Regent's Park Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
  • Boots · 2.0 mi

Dentists

  • Marchwood Dental Centre · 0.2 mi
  • Marchwood Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
  • Hampshire Dentists · 2.2 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.

Income6 of 10
Employment7 of 10
Education and skills7 of 10
Health and disability8 of 10
Crime7 of 10
Access to housing and services4 of 10
Living environment8 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned60.4%62.5%
Private rented28.2%20.3%
Social rented11.3%17.1%
Households680

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1522.0%17.4%
Aged 15–6462.1%64.1%
Aged 65+15.9%18.6%
Residents1,746

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)10%80%
Gigabit-capable10%80%

Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Mobile signal

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks81%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network99%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks99%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks89%92%

Share of homes across New Forest with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

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Who lives around Africa Drive

Ethnic group

HereNew Forest
White87.3%96.8%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African6.8%0.4%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups2.7%1.3%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh2.1%1.2%
Other ethnic group1%0.4%

Religion

HereNew Forest
Christian51.4%51.6%
No religion41.9%40.7%
Not answered4.5%6.1%
Hindu0.7%0.2%
Buddhist0.6%0.3%
Other religion0.5%0.6%
Muslim0.3%0.3%
Jewish0%0.1%

Country of birth

HereNew Forest
Born in the UK88.4%93.1%
Born outside the UK11.6%6.9%

Highest qualification

HereNew Forest
Level 4 qualifications and above29.6%31.2%
Level 3 qualifications20%17.7%
Level 2 qualifications15.6%14.8%
No qualifications13.4%16.1%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications10.1%10.3%
Apprenticeship7.7%7%
Other qualifications3.6%2.9%

General health

HereNew Forest
Very good health54.2%46.1%
Good health33.1%35.5%
Fair health10%13.6%
Bad health2.3%3.7%
Very bad health0.4%1.1%

Cars or vans per household

HereNew Forest
2 cars or vans in household40.3%34.1%
1 car or van in household37.9%38.9%
3 or more cars or vans in household15.4%15.4%
No cars or vans in household6.3%11.6%

Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.

Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of New Forest.

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