SO18 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Hawkeswood Road, 0.4km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00166964 (shared with 592 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWKESWOOD ROAD, SO18 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKESWOOD ROAD, SO18 1AB.
249
34
£ 53,400 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SO18 1AB combines 69% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £324k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1AB. The average age is 34.3. 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
£ 260,000
9 sales · Mean £ 294,324
Flat
£ 179,975
6 sales · Mean £ 179,908
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1AB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
St Denys Primary School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Bevois Town Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
Portswood Primary School
St Anne's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Shooting Star0.8 km
- Browns0.7 km
- Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.7 km
- K&J Caribbean Catering0.7 km
- Pre-Bar0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Manzil Tandoori0.9 km
- Meridian Waterside Construction Site Works Canteen0.5 km
- Oil Spill Service0.9 km
- Pasha Lounge0.7 km
- Boulder Shack Climbing Gym0.6 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Foodstop Delicatessen0.8 km
- Banga International0.8 km
- Dallas Food Store0.7 km
- Hadi Cash And Carry Ltd0.9 km
- Jithus0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- SOroast Coffee0.9 km
- Lucky Star0.8 km
- Pizza Roma0.7 km
- Alex Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Red Rooster0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Yau Brothers0.6 km
- Company Shop Limited0.0 km
- Farm Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.5 km
- St Denys0.5 km
- Woolston2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Quayside Road0.1 km
- Quayside Road0.1 km
- Rampart Road0.3 km
- Rampart Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181AB · Data under Open Government Licence