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.
BITTERNE ROAD, SO18 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD, SO18 1DR.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Glenfield Infant School
Beechwood Junior School
Bitterne CE Primary School
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Sholing Junior School
Sholing Infant School
Oasis Academy Sholing
Moorlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SO181DR · Data under Open Government Licence