SO17 1EF is a sought-after residential area on Leigh Road, 0.3km from Westwood Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Portswood ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO17 1EF offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00087044 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH ROAD, SO17 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, SO17 1EF.
182
41
£ 53,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO17 1EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO17 1EF spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1EF. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 635,000
1 sales · Mean £ 635,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO17 1EF has low crime rates — 25 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
Banister Primary School
St Denys Primary School
St Anne's Catholic School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Swaythling Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elizabeth House Hotel0.7 km
- Highfield House Hotel0.7 km
- Travel Lodge Southampton0.8 km
- Vita Student Portswood0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School0.8 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- Gordon Arms0.6 km
- Trago Lounge0.8 km
- Bridge Bar1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Chaiiwala0.7 km
- Kate's Cafe0.6 km
- Life Church Southampton1.0 km
- Oriental0.8 km
- Pam's Cake and Samosas0.5 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Hillmans Burger0.8 km
- Riya's Fish Chips0.6 km
- Curry House0.8 km
- Mirra Bake House0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.8 km
- Lodge Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- The Best One0.8 km
- 8DOL1.0 km
- Brookvale Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys1.1 km
- Bitterne1.9 km
- Southampton Central2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bentley Court0.2 km
- Tennyson Court0.2 km
- Bentley Court0.2 km
- Tennyson Court0.2 km
- Oakmount Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO171EF · Data under Open Government Licence