SO19 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ivy Dene, 0.4km from Surrey House Estate in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO19 0AB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SO19 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00086712 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVY DENE, SO19 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY DENE, SO19 0AB.
285
30
£ 36,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO19 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SO19 0AB has a significant social housing presence — 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO19 0AB. The average age is 30.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
1 sales · Mean £ 122,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO19 0AB is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hightown Primary School
Springwell School
Valentine Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Kanes Hill Primary School
Oasis Academy Mayfield
St Monica Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bob And Paula Stores0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Premier Convenience Store1.0 km
- Eli's Rollin' Pin0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hinkler0.5 km
- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Phoenix Bar & Cafe0.4 km
- The Range Coffee House0.4 km
- St Christopher Church Hall0.7 km
- Bitterne KFC0.5 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Leaf0.3 km
- Andy's Chippy0.4 km
- Artino's Pizza0.4 km
- Sholing Grill0.8 km
- Atlantikos Fish and Chips1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sholing2.1 km
- Woolston3.0 km
- Bursledon3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Orpen Road0.0 km
- Ivy Dene0.1 km
- Orpen Road0.1 km
- Coates Road0.1 km
- Coates Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SO190AB · Data under Open Government Licence