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.
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1AU.
289
40
£ 53,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
Glenfield Infant School
Bevois Town Primary School
Bitterne Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SO181AU · Data under Open Government Licence