SO14 0AL is an up-and-coming urban area on St Marys Road, 0.2km from Charlotte Place in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO14 0AL offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00086653 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS ROAD, SO14 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, SO14 0AL.
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£ 40,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
64% of SO14 0AL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO14 0AL. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO14 0AL is above average at 119 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
St Anne's Catholic School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bevois Town Primary School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
The Polygon School
Banister Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Salon Services Ltd0.8 km
- Biglands Bakery0.7 km
- Central Convenience0.7 km
- European Market0.7 km
- Fredericks0.8 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- China Wok0.7 km
- Baku Pizza0.8 km
- Concourse Units0.8 km
- Bennys Burger Town0.6 km
- Easy Tz Meals0.2 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- The Firehouse0.9 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.7 km
- Pre-Bar0.5 km
- Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- The Alexandra0.2 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
122 nearby- Afritopia0.7 km
- Balkh Restaurant0.7 km
- Fran & Go0.8 km
- Halo Catering0.8 km
- Kokoro0.9 km
- + 117 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Yau Brothers0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Avenue B and B0.6 km
- City Park Guest House0.8 km
- Claremont Guest House0.8 km
- Polygon Guest House0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southampton Central1.1 km
- Southampton1.3 km
- St Denys1.4 km
Bus Stops
- RSH Hospital0.0 km
- RSH Hospital0.0 km
- Fanshawe Street0.1 km
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.2 km
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140AL · Data under Open Government Licence