Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

OXFORD AVENUE, SO14 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD AVENUE, SO14 0BP.

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Population

568

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO14 0BP 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SO14 0BP has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 27 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO14 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oxford Avenue, 0.2km from Queensland in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO14 0BP 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00086656 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO14 0BP. 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

White / British35.9%
Asian / British Asian52.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 171,000

3 sales · Mean £ 171,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SO14 0BP is above average at 91 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.

Violence and sexual offences505
Public order84
Anti-social behaviour77
Drugs76
Vehicle crime54

school Local Schools

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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good599 pupils0.5 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils0.8 km
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Hope Community School Southampton

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils1.0 km
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The Polygon School

Good65 pupils1.0 km
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Springhill Catholic Primary School

Outstanding680 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists0.9 km
  • Salon Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Biglands Bakery0.5 km
  • Central Convenience0.5 km
  • European Market0.5 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

135 nearby
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Afritopia0.5 km
  • Balkh Restaurant0.5 km
  • Fran & Go0.7 km
  • Halo Catering0.6 km
  • + 130 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • China Wok0.5 km
  • Baku Pizza0.6 km
  • Concourse Units0.6 km
  • Bennys Burger Town0.4 km
  • Easy Tz Meals0.4 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • The Firehouse0.8 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.9 km
  • Maverick's0.9 km
  • Pre-Bar0.6 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Yau Brothers0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Avenue B and B0.8 km
  • City Park Guest House0.9 km
  • Claremont Guest House0.9 km
  • Polygon Guest House0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southampton1.2 km
  • Southampton Central1.2 km
  • St Denys1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Argyle Road SCH Only0.1 km
  • Argyle Road SCH Only0.1 km
  • RSH Hospital0.2 km
  • RSH Hospital0.2 km
  • Nichols Road SCH Only0.3 km