Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

SO17 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO17 1BF.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO17 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SO17 1BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 58% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SO17 1BF is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Highfield in Southampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Portswood ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.

SO17 1BF is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00087007 (shared with 21 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 1BF. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

SO17 1BF 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order8
Burglary6
Bicycle theft5

school Local Schools

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Highfield Church of England Primary School

Good315 pupils0.4 km
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Portswood Primary School

Good486 pupils1.1 km
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Swaythling Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 km
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Cantell School

Good1200 pupils1.3 km
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Great Oaks School

Good279 pupils1.3 km
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Vermont School

Good50 pupils1.3 km
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Bassett Green Primary School

Good491 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Bellemoor Tavern1.0 km
  • Bridge Bar0.7 km
  • Charlies Cabana0.8 km
  • Richmond Inn1.0 km
  • Stags Head0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southampton0.3 km
  • Centenary Restaurant0.9 km
  • Cowherds0.7 km
  • Greekebab0.8 km
  • Lattes0.7 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Fu Kee House0.9 km
  • Portswood Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Riya's Fish Chips0.8 km
  • Mirra Bake House0.3 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Highfield House Hotel0.8 km
  • Vita Student Portswood0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Brookvale Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Charlies Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Gorillas0.8 km
  • Newsmaster News and Food0.8 km
  • Podorlem0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Denys1.3 km
  • Bitterne2.1 km
  • Swaythling2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Avenue Campus0.1 km
  • Omdurman Road0.2 km
  • Avenue Subway0.2 km
  • Avenue Subway0.2 km
  • The Highfield0.3 km