SO18 1BZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For families considering a move, SO18 1BZ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00086726 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO18 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO18 1BZ.
299
39
£ 53,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1BZ 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.
Area Character
SO18 1BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1BZ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1BZ has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
St Denys Primary School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne CE Primary School
Ludlow Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Lab0.9 km
- Fairways Cafe0.8 km
- Meet Point0.7 km
- Tap It Brewing Co0.7 km
- The Bistro Shamrock Quay0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Foodstop Delicatessen0.4 km
- Manor Connect0.3 km
- Dallas Food Store0.8 km
- Jithus0.3 km
- Manor Service Station0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- SOroast Coffee1.0 km
- Pizza Roma0.3 km
- Great Wall1.0 km
- Happy 20001.0 km
- Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Northam Social Club0.9 km
- South Western Arms1.0 km
- Browns0.5 km
- K&J Caribbean Catering0.5 km
- Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Yau Brothers0.7 km
- Company Shop Limited0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.3 km
- St Denys1.0 km
- Woolston1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bullar Road0.3 km
- Rampart Road0.3 km
- Rampart Road0.3 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
- Garfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181BZ · Data under Open Government Licence