Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

270

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO17 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SO17 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SO17 1DJ is a well-regarded residential area on Westwood Road, 0.2km from Westwood Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Portswood ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO17 1DJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00087045 (shared with 16 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 1DJ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 230,000

4 sales · Mean £ 219,500

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

Crime around SO17 1DJ is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences258
Shoplifting109
Anti-social behaviour51
Other theft43
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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Highfield Church of England Primary School

Good315 pupils0.9 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Portswood Primary School

Good486 pupils0.9 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils1.3 km
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Swaythling Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Banister Primary School

Good411 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd1.0 km
  • Elizabeth House Hotel0.8 km
  • Highfield House Hotel0.5 km
  • Travel Lodge Southampton0.8 km
  • Vita Student Portswood0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Diment McDonald Dance School0.5 km
  • South Western Arms0.8 km
  • The Hobbit0.8 km
  • The Crown Inn0.8 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Chaiiwala0.4 km
  • Kate's Cafe0.3 km
  • Life Church Southampton0.7 km
  • Oriental0.5 km
  • Pam's Cake and Samosas0.5 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Chick O Land0.8 km
  • China Box0.8 km
  • Hillmans Burger0.6 km
  • Riya's Fish Chips0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.7 km
  • Lodge Road Convenience Store0.6 km
  • The Best One0.7 km
  • Vedanshi News Limited0.8 km
  • 8DOL0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Denys0.7 km
  • Bitterne1.5 km
  • Southampton Central2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Court0.1 km
  • Elm Court0.1 km
  • Tennyson Court0.1 km
  • Tennyson Court0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km