Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

PURCELL ROAD, SO19 0HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURCELL ROAD, SO19 0HZ.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO19 0HZ 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in SO19 0HZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO19 0HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Purcell Road, 0.2km from Surrey House Estate in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO19 0HZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 0HZ are sourced from Output Area E00086680 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO19 0HZ. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 196,500

2 sales · Mean £ 196,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SO19 0HZ is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences207
Shoplifting49
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order31
Anti-social behaviour30

school Local Schools

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Valentine Primary School

Requires Improvement672 pupils0.5 km
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Hightown Primary School

Good178 pupils0.7 km
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Springwell School

Outstanding270 pupils0.8 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good392 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Mayfield

Requires Improvement877 pupils1.2 km
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St Monica Primary School

Inadequate1.3 km
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Kanes Hill Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bob And Paula Stores0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Eli's Rollin' Pin0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hinkler0.7 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Phoenix Bar & Cafe0.5 km
  • The Range Coffee House0.6 km
  • St Christopher Church Hall0.9 km
  • Bitterne KFC0.6 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden Leaf0.5 km
  • Andy's Chippy0.2 km
  • Artino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Sholing Grill0.7 km
  • Atlantikos Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sholing2.0 km
  • Woolston2.8 km
  • Netley2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Walton Road0.1 km
  • Parry Road0.1 km
  • Parry Road0.1 km
  • Coates Road0.2 km
  • Coates Road0.2 km