SO18 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Vespasian Road, 0.3km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For families considering a move, SO18 1AZ represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 18.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00086728 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VESPASIAN ROAD, SO18 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VESPASIAN ROAD, SO18 1AZ.
289
40
£ 53,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO18 1AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1AZ. The average age is 39.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 279,950
7 sales · Mean £ 287,492
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1AZ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Manor Connect0.2 km
- Dallas Food Store1.0 km
- Jithus0.6 km
- Manor Service Station0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School0.9 km
- South Western Arms0.5 km
- The Hobbit1.0 km
- Bitterne Park Social Club0.9 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Fairways Cafe0.8 km
- Life Church Southampton0.8 km
- Meet Point1.0 km
- The Bistro Shamrock Quay1.0 km
- Yellow Welly Cafe1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Yau Brothers0.9 km
- Company Shop Limited0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chick O Land1.0 km
- China Box1.0 km
- Fit Chefs0.6 km
- Alex Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Andys Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.2 km
- St Denys0.6 km
- Woolston2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rampart Road0.2 km
- Rampart Road0.2 km
- Quayside Road0.2 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
- Quayside Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181AZ · Data under Open Government Licence