Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

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

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

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Population

333

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO18 1BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £421k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SO18 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road West, 0.5km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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: Prices average £421k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00086730 (shared with 22 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 1BJ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
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

Detached

£ 370,000

2 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

SO18 1BJ 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 offences66
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.3 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils0.3 km
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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils0.7 km
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Bitterne CE Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Bitterne Park School

Good2031 pupils1.4 km
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Sholing Junior School

Good357 pupils1.5 km
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Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Riverside Diner0.8 km
  • Dhamaka0.8 km
  • Yellow Welly Cafe1.0 km
  • Stacey's Shack0.9 km
  • Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bitterne Express0.8 km
  • Foodstop Delicatessen0.1 km
  • The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.8 km
  • Manor Connect0.5 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Company Shop Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Butcher's Hook Alehouse0.8 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
  • Midanbury Lane0.1 km
  • Bullar Road0.1 km
  • Cobbett Road0.1 km