Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

BLENHEIM AVENUE, SO17 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENHEIM AVENUE, SO17 1DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

335

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO17 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO17 1DU combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £650k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 39.2% year-on-year.

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

SO17 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Blenheim Avenue, 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 1DU offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k, down 39.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00087012 (shared with 25 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 1DU. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 740,000

9 sales · Mean £ 735,388

Flat

£ 144,000

2 sales · Mean £ 144,000

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

SO17 1DU has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft12
Public order11

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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Banister Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils1.2 km
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Portswood Primary School

Good486 pupils1.2 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.3 km
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Springhill Catholic Primary School

Outstanding680 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Elizabeth House Hotel0.6 km
  • Highfield House Hotel0.8 km
  • Travel Lodge Southampton0.7 km
  • Avenue B and B1.0 km
  • Vita Student Portswood0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Diment McDonald Dance School0.7 km
  • The Hobbit0.9 km
  • The Crown Inn0.8 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.9 km
  • Gordon Arms0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Chaiiwala0.8 km
  • Kate's Cafe0.6 km
  • Life Church Southampton0.9 km
  • Oriental0.8 km
  • Pam's Cake and Samosas0.4 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Chick O Land0.9 km
  • China Box0.9 km
  • Hillmans Burger0.7 km
  • Riya's Fish Chips0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.7 km
  • Lodge Road Convenience Store0.7 km
  • The Best One0.7 km
  • Vedanshi News Limited0.9 km
  • 8DOL0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Denys1.0 km
  • Bitterne1.8 km
  • Southampton Central2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bentley Court0.1 km
  • Bentley Court0.1 km
  • Albany Park Court0.2 km
  • Tennyson Court0.2 km
  • Cranleigh House0.2 km