SO18 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road West, 0.1km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO18 1AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00086732 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AP.
336
35
£ 53,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SO18 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 SO18 1AP. The average age is 35.5. 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
£ 236,000
11 sales · Mean £ 248,469
Detached
£ 212,500
6 sales · Mean £ 204,027
Flat
£ 91,000
24 sales · Mean £ 100,479
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1AP has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Bevois Town Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Riverside Diner0.9 km
- Dhamaka0.9 km
- Fairways Cafe0.7 km
- Life Church Southampton0.9 km
- Meet Point0.8 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bitterne Express0.9 km
- Foodstop Delicatessen0.5 km
- The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.9 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Manor Connect0.2 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- SOroast Coffee0.8 km
- Chick O Land1.0 km
- China Box1.0 km
- Fit Chefs0.8 km
- Pizza Roma0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School1.0 km
- Northam Social Club1.0 km
- South Western Arms0.6 km
- The Hobbit1.0 km
- Browns0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Yau Brothers0.7 km
- Company Shop Limited0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.2 km
- St Denys0.7 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rampart Road0.1 km
- Rampart Road0.1 km
- Quayside Road0.2 km
- Quayside Road0.2 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181AP · Data under Open Government Licence