Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

BITTERNE ROAD, SO18 1DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

331

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SO18 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

SO18 1DR is a mixed residential area on Bitterne Road, 0.2km from Bitterne in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Peartree ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO18 1DR offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00086982 (shared with 48 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 1DR. 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

White / British82.0%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 261,000

Detached

£ 285,000

6 sales · Mean £ 278,000

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

Crime around SO18 1DR is moderate at 71 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.

Violence and sexual offences114
Shoplifting46
Anti-social behaviour31
Vehicle crime29
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils0.4 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils0.4 km
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Bitterne CE Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.8 km
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Sholing Junior School

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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Sholing Infant School

Outstanding269 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Sholing

Requires Improvement1017 pupils1.1 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good406 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Foodstop Delicatessen0.8 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Jithus0.7 km
  • Alpine News and Food1.0 km
  • Deacon Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Coffee Shop Cafe1.0 km
  • Stacey's Shack0.3 km
  • Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.8 km
  • Tony's Cafe and Restaurant0.4 km
  • Scooperb0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Station Pub0.9 km
  • Bitterne Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.5 km
  • The Humble Plum0.7 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Red Rooster0.6 km
  • Asia Wok0.2 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.1 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • Southampton Grill0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bitterne1.1 km
  • St Denys1.9 km
  • Sholing2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lance's Hill0.0 km
  • Lance's Hill0.1 km
  • Peartree Avenue0.2 km
  • Peartree Avenue0.2 km
  • Bitterne Shops0.2 km