SO18 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road West, 0.5km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Peartree ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For families considering a move, SO18 1BE represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 £227k, up 48.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00086966 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BE.
433
38
£ 54,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SO18 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% 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. Property prices are trending up 48.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1BE. The average age is 37.6. 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
Terraced
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 235,750
Detached
£ 233,000
13 sales · Mean £ 233,423
Semi-Detached
£ 238,500
4 sales · Mean £ 229,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1BE 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
Beechwood Junior School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne CE Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Bitterne Park School
Sholing Junior School
Sholing Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Riverside Diner0.9 km
- Dhamaka0.9 km
- The Bistro Shamrock Quay1.0 km
- Yellow Welly Cafe0.9 km
- Stacey's Shack0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bitterne Express0.9 km
- Foodstop Delicatessen0.1 km
- The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.9 km
- Manor Connect0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- SOroast Coffee0.8 km
- Asia Wok0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- The Little Fryer0.8 km
- Pizza Roma0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Company Shop Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Spar0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Browns1.0 km
- K&J Caribbean Catering1.0 km
- The Butcher's Hook Alehouse0.9 km
- Station Pub0.3 km
- The Red Lion1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.4 km
- St Denys1.2 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Garfield Road0.1 km
- Midanbury Lane0.1 km
- Garfield Road0.1 km
- Midanbury Lane0.1 km
- Cross Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181BE · Data under Open Government Licence