SO18 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road West, 0.1km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00086726 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AQ.
299
39
£ 53,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1AQ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 39, SO18 1AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1AQ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1AQ 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
Beechwood Junior School
St Denys Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Glenfield Infant School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Bevois Town Primary School
Bitterne CE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Riverside Diner0.8 km
- Dhamaka0.8 km
- Fairways Cafe0.9 km
- Meet Point0.9 km
- Tap It Brewing Co1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bitterne Express0.9 km
- Foodstop Delicatessen0.3 km
- The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.8 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Manor Connect0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- SOroast Coffee0.7 km
- Fit Chefs0.8 km
- Pizza Roma0.2 km
- Bengal Paradise0.8 km
- Great Wall0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- South Western Arms0.8 km
- Browns0.8 km
- K&J Caribbean Catering0.8 km
- Prince Of Wales0.9 km
- Junction Inn0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Yau Brothers0.8 km
- Company Shop Limited0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.1 km
- St Denys0.8 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rampart Road0.0 km
- Rampart Road0.1 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.1 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.1 km
- Bullar Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181AQ · Data under Open Government Licence