Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

SO18 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO18 1DG.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British83.1%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences99
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.3 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils0.5 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils0.9 km
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Bitterne Park School

Good2031 pupils1.2 km
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Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils1.3 km
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Bitterne CE Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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

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
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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