SO18 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Steuart Road, 0.1km 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 culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 33.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00086732 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEUART ROAD, SO18 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEUART ROAD, SO18 1AH.
336
35
£ 53,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SO18 1AH — age 35, 41% ownership, 50% 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 up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1AH. The average age is 35.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
6 sales · Mean £ 247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1AH has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Bevois Town Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne CE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Riverside Diner0.9 km
- Dhamaka0.9 km
- Fairways Cafe0.7 km
- Life Church Southampton0.9 km
- Meet Point0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Foodstop Delicatessen0.5 km
- The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.9 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Manor Connect0.2 km
- Banga International1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- SOroast Coffee0.9 km
- Fit Chefs0.9 km
- Pizza Roma0.4 km
- Bengal Paradise0.9 km
- Great Wall0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Northam Social Club0.9 km
- South Western Arms0.7 km
- Browns0.6 km
- K&J Caribbean Catering0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Yau Brothers0.7 km
- Company Shop Limited0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.2 km
- St Denys0.8 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rampart Road0.1 km
- Rampart Road0.2 km
- Quayside Road0.2 km
- Quayside Road0.2 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181AH · Data under Open Government Licence