SO18 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road West, 0.2km from Bitterne in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Harefield ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00086880 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1DS.
381
39
£ 43,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SO18 1DS — age 39, 84% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DS. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 239,000
2 sales · Mean £ 239,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1DS has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Beechwood Junior School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne CE Primary School
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Sholing Junior School
Sholing Infant School
Moorlands Primary School
Oasis Academy Sholing
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Foodstop Delicatessen0.6 km
- Manor Connect1.0 km
- Alpine News and Food0.9 km
- Deacon Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- Bitterne Post Office0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bitterne Conservative Club0.8 km
- Fox & Hounds0.6 km
- Station Pub0.8 km
- The Humble Plum0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Tony's Cafe and Restaurant0.5 km
- Stacey's Shack0.4 km
- Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.6 km
- The Coffee Shop Cafe1.0 km
- For Goodness Cakes0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Chichini0.9 km
- Dippies Chippy0.9 km
- Shah Faisal0.6 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Asia Wok0.3 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.9 km
- St Denys1.7 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Huntly Way0.1 km
- Lance's Hill0.2 km
- Peartree Avenue0.3 km
- Lance's Hill0.3 km
- Chessel Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181DS · Data under Open Government Licence