SO14 0DA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from West Marlands in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bargate ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (215 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SO14 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00190552 (shared with 227 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO14 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO14 0DA.
494
29
£ 43,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0DA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SO14 0DA — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 0DA. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SO14 0DA are high at 215 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Hope Community School Southampton
The Polygon School
St Anne's Catholic School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
St John's Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Asian Cash & Carry0.3 km
- Desserts 2 Go0.3 km
- Esso Northam Service Station0.9 km
- Global Food Halal Meat0.3 km
- International Foods0.5 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Spitfire0.2 km
- Stage Door0.2 km
- Switch0.2 km
- Standing Order0.8 km
- Tap & Tandoor0.7 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
218 nearby- Alauddin Sweets0.3 km
- Belgium & Blues0.2 km
- Chennai Dosa0.2 km
- Khan's Restaurant & Grill0.3 km
- Teddy's Burger Town0.4 km
- + 213 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- 7 Days Pizza and Chicken0.3 km
- Punjabi Take Away0.3 km
- Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just Chicken0.9 km
- Bitz And Pizzaz0.7 km
- Mikes Fish And Chips0.7 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Grand Harbour Hotel1.0 km
- Abbey Lodge Guest House0.6 km
- Circle Guest House0.6 km
- Linden Guest House0.6 km
- Mayview Guest House0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.8 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative Welcome0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southampton Central0.8 km
- Southampton0.9 km
- Southampton Town Quay1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Solent University0.0 km
- Solent University0.1 km
- Park Walk0.1 km
- Park Walk0.1 km
- Solent University0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140DA · Data under Open Government Licence