SO18 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road West, 0.5km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £421k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00086730 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BJ.
333
42
£ 53,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1BJ 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
SO18 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £421k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1BJ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1BJ has low crime rates — 22 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
Beechwood Junior School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne CE Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Bitterne Park School
Sholing Junior School
Bitterne Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Riverside Diner0.8 km
- Dhamaka0.8 km
- Yellow Welly Cafe1.0 km
- Stacey's Shack0.9 km
- Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bitterne Express0.8 km
- Foodstop Delicatessen0.1 km
- The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.8 km
- Manor Connect0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- SOroast Coffee0.8 km
- Asia Wok0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- The Little Fryer0.8 km
- Pizza Roma0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Company Shop Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Butcher's Hook Alehouse0.8 km
- Station Pub0.3 km
- The Red Lion1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.4 km
- St Denys1.2 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Garfield Road0.1 km
- Midanbury Lane0.1 km
- Midanbury Lane0.1 km
- Bullar Road0.1 km
- Cobbett Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181BJ · Data under Open Government Licence