Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

VESPASIAN ROAD, SO18 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VESPASIAN ROAD, SO18 1AZ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Vehicle crime11
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.5 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.0 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.1 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 km
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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils1.3 km
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Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Yau Brothers0.9 km
  • Company Shop Limited0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
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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