SO14 0DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oxford Avenue, 0.1km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% 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 £205k, up 107.4% year-on-year. 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 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00086652 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD AVENUE, SO14 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD AVENUE, SO14 0DP.
462
32
£ 40,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO14 0DP 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
71% of SO14 0DP'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. Property prices are trending up 107.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO14 0DP. The average age is 31.8. 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 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
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Flat
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO14 0DP 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
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Anne's Catholic School
Bevois Town Primary School
Hope Community School Southampton
The Polygon School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
- Biglands Bakery0.6 km
- Central Convenience0.6 km
- European Market0.5 km
- Fredericks0.9 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- China Wok0.6 km
- Baku Pizza0.6 km
- Concourse Units0.6 km
- Bennys Burger Town0.4 km
- Easy Tz Meals0.4 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- The Firehouse0.9 km
- Browns0.9 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.8 km
- K&J Caribbean Catering0.9 km
- Maverick's1.0 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- Afritopia0.6 km
- Balkh Restaurant0.5 km
- Fran & Go0.9 km
- Halo Catering0.6 km
- Kokoro0.9 km
- + 119 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Yau Brothers0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Asda1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Avenue B and B0.8 km
- Premier Inn, Whitbread PLC0.8 km
- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southampton1.2 km
- Southampton Central1.3 km
- St Denys1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.2 km
- Nichols Road SCH Only0.3 km
- Argyle Road SCH Only0.3 km
- Nichols Road SCH Only0.3 km
- Royal South Hants Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO140DP · Data under Open Government Licence