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.
SO18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO18 postcode area.
21,181
40
£ 41,725 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Bitterne Park Primary School
Mansbridge Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
Townhill Junior School
Bitterne Park School
Woodlands Community College
Harefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn
- Exeter Grange
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- TWO BROTHERS
- Bitterne Conservative Club
- Bitterne Park Social Club
- Connaught Hall Bar
- Fleming Arms
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- The Greedy Flea
- B P After School Club
- Cupcake Toppers Ltd
- Dhamaka
- Evelyn's Tea House
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco Express
- Company Shop Limited
- Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station
- Iceland
- Rontec Thornhill
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Leons Fruit and Veg
- LLOYDS CHEMIST
- WHSmith - Southampton Airport
- World Duty Free (A Dufry Company)
- Kemptons Of Bitterne
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- CHIP STOP
- HONG KONG CHEF
- Pumpkin
- 7 Hills Kebab house
- Alex Fish and Chips
- + 33 more
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