SO14 0BH is an up-and-coming urban area on St Marys Road, 0.1km from Charlotte Place in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 58% 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 high (142 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00086656 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS ROAD, SO14 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, SO14 0BH.
568
27
£ 40,500 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0BH 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 0BH has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0BH. The average age is 26.5. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SO14 0BH are high at 142 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
69 nearby- Boots The Chemists0.8 km
- HMV0.9 km
- Salon Services Ltd0.6 km
- Biglands Bakery0.5 km
- Central Convenience0.4 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
181 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Sprinkles Gelato Ltd0.9 km
- Sushi Mee0.9 km
- Afritopia0.5 km
- Balkh Restaurant0.4 km
- + 176 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- China Wok0.5 km
- Baku Pizza0.6 km
- Concourse Units0.7 km
- Bitz And Pizzaz1.0 km
- Mikes Fish And Chips1.0 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- The Firehouse0.7 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub1.0 km
- Maverick's0.8 km
- Pre-Bar0.7 km
- Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Yau Brothers1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Avenue B and B0.8 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
- Southampton1.1 km
- St Denys1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.0 km
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.0 km
- Solent University0.2 km
- RSH Hospital0.2 km
- RSH Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140BH · Data under Open Government Licence