SO14 0AY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Kingsland Place in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bargate ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO14 0AY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00166986 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO14 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO14 0AY.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SO14 0AY has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO14 0AY. The average age is 32.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SO14 0AY are high at 190 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hope Community School Southampton
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
The Polygon School
St Anne's Catholic School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
St John's Primary and Nursery School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Asian Cash & Carry0.3 km
- Desserts 2 Go0.3 km
- Esso Northam Service Station0.8 km
- Global Food Halal Meat0.3 km
- International Foods0.5 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Spitfire0.3 km
- Stage Door0.3 km
- Switch0.3 km
- Standing Order0.7 km
- Tap & Tandoor0.7 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
220 nearby- Alauddin Sweets0.3 km
- Belgium & Blues0.4 km
- Chennai Dosa0.3 km
- Khan's Restaurant & Grill0.4 km
- Teddy's Burger Town0.3 km
- + 215 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- 7 Days Pizza and Chicken0.3 km
- Punjabi Take Away0.3 km
- Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just Chicken0.8 km
- Bitz And Pizzaz0.7 km
- Mikes Fish And Chips0.7 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Grand Harbour Hotel1.0 km
- Abbey Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- Circle Guest House0.7 km
- Linden Guest House0.8 km
- Mayview Guest House0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.9 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Co-Operative Welcome0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southampton0.8 km
- Southampton Central1.0 km
- Southampton Town Quay1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Solent University0.0 km
- Solent University0.1 km
- Solent University0.1 km
- Solent University0.2 km
- Park Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140AY · Data under Open Government Licence