SO18 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Bitterne Road, 0.4km from Bitterne in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For families considering a move, SO18 1BN represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 42.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00086731 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BITTERNE ROAD, SO18 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERNE ROAD, SO18 1BN.
310
39
£ 53,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO18 1BN is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1BN. The average age is 38.7. 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
Flat
£ 110,000
7 sales · Mean £ 113,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1BN has low crime rates — 27 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
Beechwood Junior School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Bitterne CE Primary School
Sholing Junior School
Sholing Infant School
Moorlands Primary School
St Denys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Foodstop Delicatessen0.4 km
- Manor Connect0.7 km
- Alpine News and Food1.0 km
- Bitterne Post Office0.7 km
- Bitterne United Reformed Church0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- SOroast Coffee1.0 km
- Shah Faisal0.8 km
- Asia Wok0.5 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bitterne Conservative Club1.0 km
- Fox & Hounds0.8 km
- Station Pub0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Tony's Cafe and Restaurant0.7 km
- Stacey's Shack0.6 km
- Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.4 km
- For Goodness Cakes0.7 km
- Oil Spill Service1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.7 km
- St Denys1.5 km
- Woolston2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Midanbury Lane0.1 km
- Midanbury Lane0.1 km
- Huntly Way0.2 km
- Cross Road0.2 km
- Cross Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181BN · Data under Open Government Licence