SO18 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Rampart Road, 0.2km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00086728 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAMPART ROAD, SO18 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAMPART ROAD, SO18 1DX.
289
40
£ 53,400 /yr
51%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO18 1DX's 64% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1DX. The average age is 39.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 180,000
6 sales · Mean £ 182,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1DX has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Glenfield Infant School
Bevois Town Primary School
Bitterne Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Manor Connect0.1 km
- Jithus0.5 km
- Manor Service Station0.2 km
- Milk and More0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School1.0 km
- South Western Arms0.6 km
- Bitterne Park Social Club0.8 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
- Station Pub0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Fairways Cafe0.9 km
- Life Church Southampton0.9 km
- The Bistro Shamrock Quay1.0 km
- Miss Ellie's0.7 km
- Monkey Bizness0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Fit Chefs0.6 km
- Alex Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Andys Fish Bar0.7 km
- Golden River0.7 km
- Red Rooster0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Spar0.7 km
- Yau Brothers0.9 km
- Company Shop Limited0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.2 km
- St Denys0.6 km
- Woolston2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rampart Road0.1 km
- Rampart Road0.1 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
- Quayside Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181DX · Data under Open Government Licence