Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

WHITWORTH ROAD, SO18 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITWORTH ROAD, SO18 1BF.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO18 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SO18 1BF is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SO18 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Whitworth 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 1BF represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00086725 (shared with 13 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 1BF. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 131,000

7 sales · Mean £ 129,157

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

SO18 1BF has low crime rates — 36 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 offences98
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime15
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.3 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils0.7 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.3 km
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Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils1.3 km
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Bitterne Park School

Good2031 pupils1.3 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Manor Connect0.2 km
  • Bitterne Express0.7 km
  • Foodstop Delicatessen0.3 km
  • The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • South Western Arms0.8 km
  • Browns0.9 km
  • K&J Caribbean Catering0.9 km
  • Junction Inn0.8 km
  • Sing Noodles0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Fit Chefs0.7 km
  • SOroast Coffee0.6 km
  • Pizza Roma0.2 km
  • Bengal Paradise0.6 km
  • Great Wall0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Oil Spill Service1.0 km
  • Riverside Diner0.6 km
  • Dhamaka0.6 km
  • Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.3 km
  • For Goodness Cakes0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Company Shop Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Spar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bitterne0.1 km
  • St Denys0.8 km
  • Woolston2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bitterne Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bitterne Rail Station0.1 km
  • Rampart Road0.2 km
  • Bullar Road0.2 km
  • Bullar Road0.3 km