SO18 1DY is a safe, established residential area on Hawkeswood Road, 0.4km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO18 1DY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00166964 (shared with 592 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWKESWOOD ROAD, SO18 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKESWOOD ROAD, SO18 1DY.
249
34
£ 53,400 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SO18 1DY combines 69% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1DY. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 121,000
11 sales · Mean £ 120,318
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1DY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Bitterne Manor Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Bevois Town Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
St Anne's Catholic School
Portswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Shooting Star0.7 km
- Browns0.7 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.7 km
- K&J Caribbean Catering0.7 km
- Pre-Bar0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Manzil Tandoori0.9 km
- Meridian Waterside Construction Site Works Canteen0.5 km
- Oil Spill Service0.9 km
- Pasha Lounge0.7 km
- Boulder Shack Climbing Gym0.6 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Foodstop Delicatessen0.8 km
- Banga International0.7 km
- Dallas Food Store0.7 km
- Hadi Cash And Carry Ltd0.9 km
- International Foods1.0 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- SOroast Coffee1.0 km
- Lucky Star0.7 km
- Pizza Roma0.7 km
- Curry House1.0 km
- The Phat Chip Company1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Yau Brothers0.7 km
- Company Shop Limited0.1 km
- Farm Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys0.5 km
- Bitterne0.5 km
- Southampton2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Quayside Road0.2 km
- Quayside Road0.2 km
- Rampart Road0.4 km
- Rampart Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181DY · Data under Open Government Licence