SO14 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meridian Way, 0.4km from Bevois Valley in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
For families considering a move, SO14 0AF represents a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 5.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SO14 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00190576 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERIDIAN WAY, SO14 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERIDIAN WAY, SO14 0AF.
278
30
£ 40,500 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO14 0AF is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO14 0AF. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 189,975
64 sales · Mean £ 182,919
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO14 0AF is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Bevois Town Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bitterne Manor Primary School
St Anne's Catholic School
St Denys Primary School
Hope Community School Southampton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Asian Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Desserts 2 Go0.8 km
- Esso Northam Service Station0.5 km
- Global Food Halal Meat0.8 km
- International Foods0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Alauddin Sweets0.8 km
- Khan's Restaurant & Grill0.8 km
- Teddy's Burger Town0.9 km
- Shahi Canteen0.6 km
- The Lab0.6 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- 7 Days Pizza and Chicken0.8 km
- Punjabi Take Away0.8 km
- Concourse Units0.8 km
- Bennys Burger Town0.9 km
- Easy Tz Meals0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Yau Brothers0.3 km
- Company Shop Limited0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Avenue B and B1.0 km
- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Browns0.5 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.6 km
- K&J Caribbean Catering0.5 km
- Pre-Bar0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys0.9 km
- Bitterne0.9 km
- Southampton1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Princes Street0.2 km
- Princes Street0.2 km
- Princes Street0.3 km
- Britannia Road0.4 km
- Britannia Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140AF · Data under Open Government Licence