SO18 1DG is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO18 1DG offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00086720 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO18 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO18 1DG.
251
33
£ 53,400 /yr
59%
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
SO18 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 22% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1DG. The average age is 33.2. 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)
SO18 1DG 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.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
St Denys Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne Park School
Bitterne Park Primary School
Bitterne CE Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Manor Connect0.3 km
- Jithus0.4 km
- Manor Service Station0.3 km
- SNA Express0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- South Western Arms0.9 km
- Bitterne Park Social Club0.8 km
- Conservative Club0.9 km
- Station Pub0.0 km
- Junction Inn1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fit Chefs0.7 km
- Pizza Roma0.2 km
- Alex Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Andys Fish Bar0.6 km
- Golden River0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.2 km
- Miss Ellie's0.6 km
- For Goodness Cakes0.1 km
- Riverside Diner0.6 km
- Dhamaka0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Company Shop Limited0.7 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.3 km
- St Denys1.0 km
- Woolston2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bullar Road0.1 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.2 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.2 km
- Cobbett Road0.2 km
- Bullar Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181DG · Data under Open Government Licence