SO17 1DP is a mixed residential area on Westwood Road, 0.1km from Westwood Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO17 1DP offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 23.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00086628 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1DP.
251
46
£ 52,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO17 1DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 70% private renter occupancy, SO17 1DP is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 46). Property prices are trending down 23.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO17 1DP. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
21 sales · Mean £ 152,023
Detached
£ 521,775
4 sales · Mean £ 612,561
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO17 1DP is moderate at 55 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
Highfield Church of England Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Portswood Primary School
St Anne's Catholic School
Banister Primary School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.9 km
- Elizabeth House Hotel0.6 km
- Highfield House Hotel0.7 km
- Travel Lodge Southampton0.6 km
- Avenue B and B0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School0.5 km
- South Western Arms0.8 km
- The Hobbit0.7 km
- The Crown Inn0.9 km
- The Rockstone1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Chaiiwala0.6 km
- Kate's Cafe0.4 km
- Life Church Southampton0.6 km
- Oriental0.6 km
- Pam's Cake and Samosas0.3 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Chick O Land0.7 km
- China Box0.7 km
- Hillmans Burger0.5 km
- Riya's Fish Chips0.4 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Avenue Food and Wine0.9 km
- Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.5 km
- Lodge Road Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Best One0.6 km
- Vedanshi News Limited0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys0.8 km
- Bitterne1.6 km
- Southampton Central2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Court0.1 km
- Elm Court0.1 km
- Tennyson Court0.2 km
- Cranleigh House0.2 km
- Bentley Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO171DP · Data under Open Government Licence