SO18 1DT is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Bitterne in Southampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Peartree ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
Day-to-day life in SO18 1DT has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00086982 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO18 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO18 1DT.
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 1DT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1DT. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO18 1DT is moderate at 66 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
Bitterne CE Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Beechwood Junior School
Sholing Junior School
Sholing Infant School
Oasis Academy Sholing
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Harefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Coffee Shop Cafe0.9 km
- Stacey's Shack0.0 km
- Scooperb0.8 km
- Tony's Cafe and Restaurant0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Red Rooster0.9 km
- Asia Wok0.1 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.1 km
- Southampton Grill0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Greggs0.1 km
- Deacon Road Convenience Store0.6 km
- Bitterne Post Office0.3 km
- Bitterne United Reformed Church0.1 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bitterne Conservative Club0.5 km
- Fox & Hounds0.3 km
- The Humble Plum0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne1.3 km
- Sholing2.0 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pear Tree Car Park0.1 km
- Bitterne Shops0.1 km
- Bitterne Shops0.1 km
- Bitterne Shops0.1 km
- Downside Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181DT · Data under Open Government Licence