SO17 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Westwood Road, 0.2km from Bevois Mount in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO17 1DN offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00086662 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1DN.
259
48
£ 52,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO17 1DN spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO17 1DN. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 151,500
12 sales · Mean £ 186,291
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO17 1DN has low crime rates — 43 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
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
St Denys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.8 km
- Elizabeth House Hotel0.3 km
- Highfield House Hotel0.9 km
- Travel Lodge Southampton0.4 km
- Avenue B and B0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School0.6 km
- The Hobbit0.7 km
- The Rockstone0.9 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.7 km
- Pre-Bar0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Chaiiwala0.8 km
- Flying Aubergine1.0 km
- Kate's Cafe0.7 km
- Life Church Southampton0.7 km
- Oriental0.9 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Chick O Land0.7 km
- China Box0.7 km
- Hillmans Burger0.5 km
- Riya's Fish Chips0.7 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Avenue Food and Wine0.8 km
- Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.4 km
- Lodge Road Convenience Store0.4 km
- The Best One0.4 km
- Vedanshi News Limited0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys1.0 km
- Bitterne1.7 km
- Southampton Central1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cranleigh House0.1 km
- Cranleigh House0.1 km
- Norcliffe Road0.1 km
- Norcliffe Road0.1 km
- Bentley Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO171DN · Data under Open Government Licence