Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AU.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO18 1AU's 64% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £227,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO18 1AU 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.

For families considering a move, SO18 1AU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00086728 (shared with 20 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 SO18 1AU. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 196,500

2 sales · Mean £ 196,500

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

SO18 1AU has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order14
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.4 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils0.9 km
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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils1.0 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.1 km
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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils1.2 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km
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Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Riverside Diner0.8 km
  • Dhamaka0.8 km
  • Fairways Cafe0.8 km
  • Life Church Southampton0.9 km
  • Meet Point0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bitterne Express0.9 km
  • Foodstop Delicatessen0.4 km
  • The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.8 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Manor Connect0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • SOroast Coffee0.7 km
  • Fit Chefs0.7 km
  • Pizza Roma0.3 km
  • Bengal Paradise0.8 km
  • Great Wall0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Diment McDonald Dance School1.0 km
  • South Western Arms0.7 km
  • Browns0.8 km
  • K&J Caribbean Catering0.8 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Yau Brothers0.8 km
  • Company Shop Limited0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bitterne0.1 km
  • St Denys0.7 km
  • Woolston2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rampart Road0.0 km
  • Rampart Road0.1 km
  • Bitterne Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bitterne Rail Station0.2 km
  • Quayside Road0.2 km