SO19 0HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hightown in Southampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bitterne ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0HW are sourced from Output Area E00086676 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO19 0HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO19 0HW.
350
37
£ 36,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO19 0HW 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 0HW has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 0HW. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO19 0HW is moderate at 76 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
Valentine Primary School
Springwell 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 Stores0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Premier Convenience Store1.0 km
- Eli's Rollin' Pin0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hinkler0.5 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Phoenix Bar & Cafe0.3 km
- The Range Coffee House0.5 km
- St Christopher Church Hall0.8 km
- Bitterne KFC0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golden Leaf0.2 km
- Andy's Chippy0.4 km
- Artino's Pizza0.4 km
- Sholing Grill0.9 km
- Cod Almighty0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sholing2.2 km
- Bursledon3.0 km
- Woolston3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Orpen Road0.1 km
- Ivy Dene0.2 km
- Orpen Road0.2 km
- Coates Road0.2 km
- Coates Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO190HW · Data under Open Government Licence