SO18 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road West, 0.3km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO18 1AL offers 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. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00166964 (shared with 592 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AL.
249
34
£ 53,400 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1AL 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
SO18 1AL is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1AL. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 224,000
1 sales · Mean £ 224,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1AL has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
St Denys Primary School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Beechwood Junior School
Bevois Town Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- The Lab1.0 km
- Tariq Manzil's1.0 km
- Empress Cafe0.7 km
- For Goodness Cakes0.6 km
- La Baronia Mexican Cuisine1.0 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- 8DOL0.8 km
- Champagne Charlies1.0 km
- SNA Express1.0 km
- The Whimsical Kitchen0.8 km
- Banga International0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Junction Inn0.5 km
- Sing Noodles0.7 km
- The Butcher's Hook Alehouse1.0 km
- The Riverside Club0.9 km
- Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Yau Brothers0.6 km
- Company Shop Limited0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Bengal Paradise1.0 km
- Great Wall0.9 km
- Happy 20000.9 km
- Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza0.9 km
- Smokey Pizza0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.4 km
- St Denys0.6 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Quayside Road0.0 km
- Quayside Road0.1 km
- Rampart Road0.2 km
- Rampart Road0.3 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181AL · Data under Open Government Licence