Area Analysis Southampton, South East

SO18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO18 postcode area.

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Population

21,181

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,725 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO18's 58% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £265k. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

home £265,162 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO18 is a postcode district in Southampton, South East, covering 941 active and 403 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SO18 (20%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SO18 are around £265k, down 3.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO18 at 324 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2836
Vehicle crime591
Public order584
Anti-social behaviour577
Shoplifting567

school Local Schools

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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils
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Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils
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Mansbridge Primary School

Good205 pupils
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Moorlands Primary School

Good406 pupils
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Townhill Junior School

Good310 pupils
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Bitterne Park School

Good2031 pupils
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Woodlands Community College

Good780 pupils
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Harefield Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn
  • Exeter Grange
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • TWO BROTHERS
  • Bitterne Conservative Club
  • Bitterne Park Social Club
  • Connaught Hall Bar
  • Fleming Arms
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • The Greedy Flea
  • B P After School Club
  • Cupcake Toppers Ltd
  • Dhamaka
  • Evelyn's Tea House
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco Express
  • Company Shop Limited
  • Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station
  • Iceland
  • Rontec Thornhill
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Leons Fruit and Veg
  • LLOYDS CHEMIST
  • WHSmith - Southampton Airport
  • World Duty Free (A Dufry Company)
  • Kemptons Of Bitterne
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • CHIP STOP
  • HONG KONG CHEF
  • Pumpkin
  • 7 Hills Kebab house
  • Alex Fish and Chips
  • + 33 more