SO17 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Westwood Road, 0.1km from Westwood Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Portswood ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00087050 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1DY.
232
39
£ 53,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO17 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SO17 1DY — age 39, 36% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO17 1DY. The average age is 39.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 195,000
7 sales · Mean £ 196,642
Detached
£ 212,500
1 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO17 1DY has low crime rates — 42 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
Highfield Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Catholic School
Banister Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
St Denys Primary School
Portswood Primary School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.9 km
- Elizabeth House Hotel0.5 km
- Highfield House Hotel0.8 km
- Travel Lodge Southampton0.5 km
- Avenue B and B0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School0.6 km
- South Western Arms1.0 km
- The Hobbit0.7 km
- The Crown Inn1.0 km
- The Rockstone1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Chaiiwala0.7 km
- Kate's Cafe0.6 km
- Life Church Southampton0.7 km
- Oriental0.8 km
- Pam's Cake and Samosas0.2 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Chick O Land0.7 km
- China Box0.7 km
- Hillmans Burger0.5 km
- Riya's Fish Chips0.6 km
- + 18 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 One0.5 km
- Vedanshi News Limited0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys0.9 km
- Bitterne1.7 km
- Southampton Central2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cranleigh House0.0 km
- Cranleigh House0.1 km
- Bentley Court0.1 km
- Bentley Court0.1 km
- Albany Park Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO171DY · Data under Open Government Licence