Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

WESTBOURNE CRESCENT, SO17 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBOURNE CRESCENT, SO17 1EA.

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 1EA 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

SO17 1EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £900k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £900k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

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

SO17 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Westbourne Crescent, 0.4km 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 1EA 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £900k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1EA 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 1EA. 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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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 900,000

3 sales · Mean £ 878,333

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

SO17 1EA has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Vehicle crime5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Highfield Church of England Primary School

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils0.9 km
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Banister Primary School

Good411 pupils1.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils1.3 km
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Portswood Primary School

Good486 pupils1.3 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Upper Shirley High School

Good987 pupils1.4 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Elizabeth House Hotel0.7 km
  • Highfield House Hotel0.9 km
  • Travel Lodge Southampton0.8 km
  • Vita Student Portswood0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Diment McDonald Dance School0.9 km
  • Bellemoor Tavern0.9 km
  • Charlies Cabana0.7 km
  • Richmond Inn0.8 km
  • The Mitre0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Chaiiwala0.9 km
  • Kate's Cafe0.8 km
  • Oriental0.9 km
  • Pam's Cake and Samosas0.5 km
  • Pho Vietnam0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Hillmans Burger0.9 km
  • Riya's Fish Chips0.8 km
  • Best Kebabs0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.9 km
  • Lodge Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Best One0.8 km
  • Brookvale Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Champagne Charlies0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Denys1.2 km
  • Bitterne2.0 km
  • Southampton Central2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakmount Avenue0.2 km
  • Oakmount Avenue0.2 km
  • Bentley Court0.3 km
  • Bentley Court0.3 km
  • Avenue Campus0.3 km