Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

NORTHBROOK ROAD, SO14 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBROOK ROAD, SO14 0BU.

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Population

565

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO14 0BU 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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6/10
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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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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

63% of SO14 0BU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northbrook Road, 0.1km from Nichols Town 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00086657 (shared with 17 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 0BU. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.5%
Asian / British Asian62.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 184,333

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

Crime around SO14 0BU is moderate at 72 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 offences419
Anti-social behaviour88
Drugs82
Public order61
Vehicle crime50

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good599 pupils0.4 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.5 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils0.7 km
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Hope Community School Southampton

Good159 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.1 km
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Springhill Catholic Primary School

Outstanding680 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists0.9 km
  • HMV1.0 km
  • Salon Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Biglands Bakery0.4 km
  • Central Convenience0.5 km
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

169 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Sprinkles Gelato Ltd1.0 km
  • Sushi Mee1.0 km
  • Afritopia0.4 km
  • Balkh Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 164 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • China Wok0.4 km
  • Baku Pizza0.5 km
  • Concourse Units0.5 km
  • Bitz And Pizzaz1.0 km
  • Mikes Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • The Firehouse0.7 km
  • Browns1.0 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub1.0 km
  • K&J Caribbean Catering1.0 km
  • Maverick's0.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Yau Brothers0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Avenue B and B0.9 km
  • City Park Guest House1.0 km
  • Claremont Guest House1.0 km
  • Polygon Guest House1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southampton1.1 km
  • Southampton Central1.2 km
  • St Denys1.5 km

Bus Stops

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