Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

259

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SO17 1AB — age 48, 21% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £192k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SO17 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Westwood Road, 0.3km from Bevois Mount in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00086662 (shared with 13 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 SO17 1AB. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.8%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 193,000

5 sales · Mean £ 193,390

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

SO17 1AB has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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 offences153
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime22
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils0.5 km
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Banister Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils0.8 km
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Springhill Catholic Primary School

Outstanding680 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.0 km
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Highfield Church of England Primary School

Good315 pupils1.2 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.3 km
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The Polygon School

Good65 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.8 km
  • Elizabeth House Hotel0.2 km
  • Travel Lodge Southampton0.3 km
  • Ellenborough House0.9 km
  • Madison Guest House0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Diment McDonald Dance School0.7 km
  • The Hobbit0.8 km
  • Rocket Ronnies Ltd0.9 km
  • Charlies Cabana0.7 km
  • Richmond Inn0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Flying Aubergine0.9 km
  • Kate's Cafe0.9 km
  • Life Church Southampton0.8 km
  • Pam's Cake and Samosas0.2 km
  • Pho Vietnam0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Chick O Land0.8 km
  • China Box0.8 km
  • Hillmans Burger0.5 km
  • Riya's Fish Chips0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Vedanshi News Limited0.8 km
  • 8DOL0.8 km
  • Brookvale Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Champagne Charlies0.6 km
  • Charlies Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Denys1.1 km
  • Southampton Central1.7 km
  • Bitterne1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Norcliffe Road0.1 km
  • Norcliffe Road0.1 km
  • Northlands Road0.1 km
  • Events on the Common0.1 km
  • Events on the Common0.1 km