Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BG.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SO18 1BG 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 10.2% year-on-year.

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

SO18 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road West, 0.3km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Peartree ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.

For families considering a move, SO18 1BG represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00086966 (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 1BG. 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

White / British76.9%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 124,000

4 sales · Mean £ 127,500

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

SO18 1BG has low crime rates — 32 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 offences80
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.1 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils0.6 km
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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils0.9 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Bitterne CE Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.3 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.3 km
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Bitterne Park School

Good2031 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Oil Spill Service0.8 km
  • Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.1 km
  • For Goodness Cakes0.3 km
  • Miss Ellie's0.8 km
  • Riverside Diner0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Pizza Roma0.0 km
  • Bengal Paradise0.8 km
  • Great Wall0.7 km
  • Happy 20000.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Yau Brothers1.0 km
  • Company Shop Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Spar0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Jithus0.2 km
  • Manor Service Station0.2 km
  • Milk and More0.9 km
  • The Pub Delivery Co0.8 km
  • SNA Express0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Browns0.8 km
  • K&J Caribbean Catering0.8 km
  • Junction Inn1.0 km
  • The Butcher's Hook Alehouse0.8 km
  • The Riverside Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bitterne0.2 km
  • St Denys1.0 km
  • Woolston2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bullar Road0.0 km
  • Cobbett Road0.1 km
  • Bitterne Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bitterne Rail Station0.1 km
  • Garfield Road0.1 km