Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

THE AVENUE, SO17 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, SO17 1AX.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO17 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SO17 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1AX is a safe, established residential area on The Avenue, 0.3km from Bevois Mount in Southampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.

SO17 1AX is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00184147 (shared with 46 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 1AX. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.6%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

SO17 1AX has low crime rates — 44 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 offences201
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime45
Other theft33
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils0.6 km
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Banister Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Springhill Catholic Primary School

Outstanding680 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils0.9 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.1 km
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The Polygon School

Good65 pupils1.1 km
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St Mark's Church of England School

Good412 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.7 km
  • Elizabeth House Hotel0.0 km
  • Travel Lodge Southampton0.1 km
  • Fenland Guest House1.0 km
  • The Winston0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Diment McDonald Dance School0.7 km
  • The Hobbit0.6 km
  • Unit Club1.0 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.6 km
  • Pre-Bar0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Department of Psychiatry - Antelope House1.0 km
  • Flying Aubergine0.7 km
  • League of Friends Cafe1.0 km
  • Life Church Southampton0.8 km
  • Pam's Cake and Samosas0.3 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Chick O Land0.6 km
  • China Box0.6 km
  • Chunky Chips1.0 km
  • Hillmans Burger0.4 km
  • Riya's Fish Chips1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Vedanshi News Limited0.6 km
  • Avenue Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.4 km
  • Lodge Road Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Manzils Food and Wine0.8 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Denys1.1 km
  • Southampton Central1.5 km
  • Bitterne1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Stag Gates0.1 km
  • Stag Gates0.1 km
  • Northlands Road0.2 km
  • Stag Gates0.2 km
  • Events on the Common0.2 km