SO19 0EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orpen Road, 0.1km from Surrey House Estate in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO19 0EL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 53.5% year-on-year. 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 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00086679 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORPEN ROAD, SO19 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPEN ROAD, SO19 0EL.
264
41
£ 36,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO19 0EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SO19 0EL — age 41, 34% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 53.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO19 0EL. The average age is 41.5. 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
Detached
£ 343,750
4 sales · Mean £ 336,875
Flat
£ 165,000
13 sales · Mean £ 169,346
Terraced
£ 246,500
2 sales · Mean £ 246,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO19 0EL is moderate at 50 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
Valentine Primary School
Springwell School
Hightown Primary School
Oasis Academy Mayfield
St Monica Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Weston Park Primary School
Oasis Academy Sholing
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Sholing Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Leaf0.7 km
- Andy's Chippy0.2 km
- Artino's Pizza0.2 km
- Sholing Grill0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bob And Paula Stores0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Treats 2U0.9 km
- Eli's Rollin' Pin0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hinkler1.0 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Phoenix Bar & Cafe0.7 km
- The Range Coffee House0.7 km
- Bitterne KFC0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Missycupcake0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sholing1.7 km
- Woolston2.5 km
- Netley2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Parry Road0.1 km
- Community Centre0.1 km
- Community Centre0.1 km
- Parry Road0.1 km
- Butts Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO190EL · Data under Open Government Licence