SO14 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Marys Road, 0.1km from Nichols Town in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO14 0BB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00086658 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS ROAD, SO14 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, SO14 0BB.
293
33
£ 40,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0BB 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
SO14 0BB has a highly multicultural community character — 57% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO14 0BB. The average age is 33.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 222,500
2 sales · Mean £ 222,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO14 0BB is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. 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
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
St Anne's Catholic School
Hope Community School Southampton
The Polygon School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Bevois Town Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Boots The Chemists0.8 km
- HMV0.9 km
- Salon Services Ltd0.6 km
- Biglands Bakery0.4 km
- Central Convenience0.4 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Tap & Tandoor1.0 km
- The Firehouse0.7 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub1.0 km
- Maverick's0.8 km
- Pre-Bar0.7 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
196 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Byron1.0 km
- Casa Brasil1.0 km
- L'Osteria1.0 km
- Sprinkles Gelato Ltd0.9 km
- + 191 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- China Wok0.4 km
- Baku Pizza0.5 km
- Concourse Units0.6 km
- Bitz And Pizzaz0.9 km
- Mikes Fish And Chips0.9 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- The Star Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Avenue B and B0.8 km
- City Park Guest House0.8 km
- Claremont Guest House0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Yau Brothers0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southampton1.0 km
- Southampton Central1.1 km
- St Denys1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.1 km
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.1 km
- Solent University0.2 km
- Nichols Road SCH Only0.2 km
- Nichols Road SCH Only0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140BB · Data under Open Government Licence