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.
THE AVENUE, SO17 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, SO17 1AX.
350
31
£ 52,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bevois Town Primary School
St Anne's Catholic School
Banister Primary School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
The Polygon School
St Mark's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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