SO18 1BY is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Bitterne in Southampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Peartree ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
The people who live in SO18 1BY are typical of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00086982 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO18 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO18 1BY.
331
37
£ 54,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO18 1BY's 56% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1BY. The average age is 36.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO18 1BY is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bitterne CE Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Beechwood Junior School
Sholing Junior School
Sholing Infant School
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Oasis Academy Sholing
Moorlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Foodstop Delicatessen0.9 km
- Kemptons Of Bitterne0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Jithus0.9 km
- Deacon Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Scooperb0.8 km
- Stacey's Shack0.1 km
- Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.9 km
- The Coffee Shop Cafe0.9 km
- Tony's Cafe and Restaurant0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Andros Fish Bar0.9 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.8 km
- Curry House0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Herbies Pizza0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Humble Plum0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- Bitterne Conservative Club0.6 km
- Fox & Hounds0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne1.2 km
- Sholing2.0 km
- St Denys2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lance's Hill0.0 km
- Bitterne Shops0.1 km
- Bitterne Shops0.1 km
- Bitterne Shops0.1 km
- Pear Tree Car Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181BY · Data under Open Government Licence