Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

VESPASIAN ROAD, SO18 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO18 1BA's 64% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £282,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO18 1BA 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 1BA represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BA 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 1BA. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 297,000

5 sales · Mean £ 276,400

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

SO18 1BA has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order15
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.4 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils0.9 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.1 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.2 km
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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils1.2 km
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Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils1.3 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Manor Connect0.2 km
  • Jithus0.5 km
  • Manor Service Station0.2 km
  • Milk and More0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Diment McDonald Dance School1.0 km
  • South Western Arms0.6 km
  • Bitterne Park Social Club0.8 km
  • Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Station Pub0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Fairways Cafe0.9 km
  • Life Church Southampton0.9 km
  • Miss Ellie's0.6 km
  • Monkey Bizness0.9 km
  • Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Fit Chefs0.6 km
  • Alex Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Andys Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Golden River0.7 km
  • Red Rooster0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Yau Brothers1.0 km
  • Company Shop Limited0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

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
  • Bitterne Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
  • Quayside Road0.3 km