Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWOOD ROAD, SO17 1ES.

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

251

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO17 1ES is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

70% of homes in SO17 1ES are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 46).

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

SO17 1ES is a mixed residential area on Westwood Road, 0.1km from Westwood Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00086628 (shared with 11 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 1ES. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.6%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 153,000

5 sales · Mean £ 152,990

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

Crime around SO17 1ES is moderate at 58 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 offences256
Anti-social behaviour46
Other theft38
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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Highfield Church of England Primary School

Good315 pupils1.0 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.1 km
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Portswood Primary School

Good486 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils1.2 km
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Banister Primary School

Good411 pupils1.2 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • Elizabeth House Hotel0.6 km
  • Highfield House Hotel0.6 km
  • Travel Lodge Southampton0.7 km
  • Avenue B and B0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Diment McDonald Dance School0.5 km
  • South Western Arms0.8 km
  • The Hobbit0.7 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Chaiiwala0.5 km
  • Kate's Cafe0.4 km
  • Life Church Southampton0.6 km
  • Oriental0.6 km
  • Pam's Cake and Samosas0.3 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Chick O Land0.7 km
  • China Box0.7 km
  • Hillmans Burger0.5 km
  • Riya's Fish Chips0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Avenue Food and Wine1.0 km
  • Eziah Halal Meat Centre0.5 km
  • Lodge Road Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Best One0.6 km
  • Vedanshi News Limited0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Denys0.8 km
  • Bitterne1.6 km
  • Southampton Central2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Court0.1 km
  • Elm Court0.1 km
  • Tennyson Court0.2 km
  • Tennyson Court0.2 km
  • Cranleigh House0.2 km