SO18 5QR is a safe, established residential area on Cutbush Lane, 0.7km from Midanbury in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Harefield ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For serious buyers, SO18 5QR is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 5QR are sourced from Output Area E00086905 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUTBUSH LANE, SO18 5QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUTBUSH LANE, SO18 5QR.
306
44
£ 43,900 /yr
47%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO18 5QR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 5QR. The average age is 44.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 5QR has low crime rates — 34 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
Moorlands Primary School
Harefield Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Townhill Infant School
Woodlands Community College
Townhill Junior School
Bitterne CE Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- SNA Supermarket0.9 km
- Alpine News and Food0.6 km
- Bitterne Post Office0.8 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek1.0 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Licenced to Grill0.5 km
- The Coffee Shop Cafe0.2 km
- Cupcake Toppers Ltd0.6 km
- Harefield Fish Bar0.8 km
- Tony's Cafe and Restaurant0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mikes Chippy0.9 km
- New Oriental0.9 km
- Spice Garden0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- 7 Hills Kebab house0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Humble Plum0.7 km
- The Red Lion1.0 km
- Bitterne Conservative Club0.6 km
- Fox & Hounds0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Exeter Grange0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne1.8 km
- St Denys2.5 km
- Swaythling2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hatley Road0.1 km
- Hatley Road0.1 km
- Bramble Mews0.3 km
- Bramble Mews0.3 km
- St Francis Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO185QR · Data under Open Government Licence