SO14 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bevois Town in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO14 0BF offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00086632 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO14 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO14 0BF.
535
31
£ 40,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0BF 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
71% of homes in SO14 0BF are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO14 0BF. The average age is 31.2. 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 around SO14 0BF is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Bevois Town Primary School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
St Anne's Catholic School
Banister Primary School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Denys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Asian Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Desserts 2 Go0.8 km
- Esso Northam Service Station0.9 km
- Global Food Halal Meat0.8 km
- International Foods0.8 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Alauddin Sweets0.8 km
- Belgium & Blues1.0 km
- Khan's Restaurant & Grill0.7 km
- Shahi Canteen0.7 km
- Pasha Lounge0.2 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- 7 Days Pizza and Chicken0.8 km
- Punjabi Take Away0.8 km
- Easy Tz Meals0.4 km
- Just Mr Kebabs and Chicken0.4 km
- Kings House0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Yau Brothers0.9 km
- Company Shop Limited0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.2 km
- Pre-Bar0.1 km
- Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- The Alexandra0.6 km
- The Edge Night Club0.8 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Avenue B and B0.4 km
- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.0 km
- Elizabeth House Hotel0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton0.7 km
- Travel Lodge Southampton0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys0.9 km
- Bitterne1.3 km
- Southampton Central1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Aldi Store0.1 km
- Aldi Store0.2 km
- Denzil Avenue0.2 km
- Denzil Avenue0.3 km
- Forster Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140BF · Data under Open Government Licence