SO17 1DT is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Westwood Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Portswood ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO17, SO17 1DT offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00087041 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO17 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO17 1DT.
319
43
£ 53,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO17 1DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SO17 1DT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO17 1DT. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO17 1DT has low crime rates — 41 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
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Bevois Town Primary School
Portswood Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Banister Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
St Anne's Catholic School
Swaythling Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elizabeth House Hotel0.8 km
- Highfield House Hotel0.6 km
- Travel Lodge Southampton0.8 km
- Vita Student Portswood0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School0.7 km
- The Hobbit1.0 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub1.0 km
- Gordon Arms0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Chaiiwala0.6 km
- Kate's Cafe0.5 km
- Life Church Southampton0.9 km
- Oriental0.7 km
- Pam's Cake and Samosas0.5 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Chick O Land1.0 km
- China Box1.0 km
- Hillmans Burger0.8 km
- Riya's Fish Chips0.5 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.8 km
- Lodge Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- The Best One0.8 km
- Vedanshi News Limited1.0 km
- 8DOL0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys1.0 km
- Bitterne1.8 km
- Southampton Central2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tennyson Court0.1 km
- Tennyson Court0.1 km
- Bentley Court0.2 km
- Elm Court0.3 km
- Elm Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO171DT · Data under Open Government Licence