SO14 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northbrook Road, 0.2km 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 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00086657 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHBROOK ROAD, SO14 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBROOK ROAD, SO14 0BX.
565
29
£ 40,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0BX 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
63% of SO14 0BX'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO14 0BX. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 231,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO14 0BX 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Hope Community School Southampton
St Anne's Catholic School
Bevois Town Primary School
The Polygon School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Asian Cash & Carry0.3 km
- Desserts 2 Go0.3 km
- Esso Northam Service Station0.3 km
- Global Food Halal Meat0.3 km
- International Foods0.1 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Spitfire0.7 km
- Stage Door0.7 km
- Switch0.7 km
- Grove House Social Club1.0 km
- The Firehouse0.7 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Alauddin Sweets0.3 km
- Belgium & Blues0.7 km
- Chennai Dosa0.7 km
- Khan's Restaurant & Grill0.3 km
- Teddy's Burger Town0.2 km
- + 137 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- 7 Days Pizza and Chicken0.3 km
- Punjabi Take Away0.3 km
- Bitz And Pizzaz0.9 km
- Mikes Fish And Chips0.9 km
- China Wok0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Welcome1.0 km
- Yau Brothers0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda Bakery0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Premier Inn, Whitbread PLC0.9 km
- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southampton1.0 km
- Southampton Central1.3 km
- St Denys1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Nichols Road SCH Only0.0 km
- Nichols Road SCH Only0.1 km
- Brintons Road0.1 km
- Brintons Road0.1 km
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140BX · Data under Open Government Licence