Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

ARGYLE ROAD, SO14 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARGYLE ROAD, SO14 0BS.

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Population

431

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO14 0BS 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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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SO14 0BS has a highly multicultural community character — 64% 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.

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

SO14 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Argyle Road, 0.2km from Queensland 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. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% 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 is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00086655 (shared with 11 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 0BS. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British16.8%
Asian / British Asian63.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

2 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

Crime around SO14 0BS is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences429
Anti-social behaviour83
Drugs78
Public order61
Vehicle crime52

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 pupils0.4 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils0.6 km
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Hope Community School Southampton

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils0.9 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils1.1 km
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The Polygon School

Good65 pupils1.2 km
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Springhill Catholic Primary School

Outstanding680 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists0.9 km
  • Salon Services Ltd0.8 km
  • Biglands Bakery0.5 km
  • Central Convenience0.6 km
  • European Market0.4 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • China Wok0.5 km
  • Baku Pizza0.5 km
  • Concourse Units0.5 km
  • Bennys Burger Town0.3 km
  • Easy Tz Meals0.5 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • The Firehouse0.8 km
  • Browns0.9 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.9 km
  • K&J Caribbean Catering0.9 km
  • Maverick's0.9 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Afritopia0.5 km
  • Balkh Restaurant0.4 km
  • Fran & Go0.8 km
  • Halo Catering0.5 km
  • Kokoro0.8 km
  • + 128 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Yau Brothers0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Avenue B and B0.9 km
  • Premier Inn, Whitbread PLC0.8 km
  • 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.8 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Southampton0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southampton1.1 km
  • Southampton Central1.3 km
  • St Denys1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Nichols Road SCH Only0.1 km
  • Nichols Road SCH Only0.2 km
  • Brintons Road0.2 km
  • Brintons Road0.2 km
  • Argyle Road SCH Only0.2 km