Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

ST MARYS ROAD, SO14 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, SO14 0BH.

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Population

568

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO14 0BH 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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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SO14 0BH has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

SO14 0BH is an up-and-coming urban area on St Marys Road, 0.1km from Charlotte Place in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bevois ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southampton.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 SO14 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00086656 (shared with 21 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 SO14 0BH. The average age is 26.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.9%
Asian / British Asian52.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near SO14 0BH are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences817
Drugs158
Public order124
Anti-social behaviour119
Other theft75

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good599 pupils0.5 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils0.7 km
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Hope Community School Southampton

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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The Polygon School

Good65 pupils0.9 km
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Springhill Catholic Primary School

Outstanding680 pupils1.0 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists0.8 km
  • HMV0.9 km
  • Salon Services Ltd0.6 km
  • Biglands Bakery0.5 km
  • Central Convenience0.4 km
  • + 64 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

181 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Sprinkles Gelato Ltd0.9 km
  • Sushi Mee0.9 km
  • Afritopia0.5 km
  • Balkh Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 176 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • China Wok0.5 km
  • Baku Pizza0.6 km
  • Concourse Units0.7 km
  • Bitz And Pizzaz1.0 km
  • Mikes Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • The Firehouse0.7 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub1.0 km
  • Maverick's0.8 km
  • Pre-Bar0.7 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Yau Brothers1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Avenue B and B0.8 km
  • City Park Guest House0.8 km
  • Claremont Guest House0.8 km
  • Polygon Guest House0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southampton Central1.1 km
  • Southampton1.1 km
  • St Denys1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Argyle Road SCH Only0.0 km
  • Argyle Road SCH Only0.0 km
  • Solent University0.2 km
  • RSH Hospital0.2 km
  • RSH Hospital0.2 km