SO18 1BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Bitterne Park in Southampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
Within the SO18 district, this postcode is characterised by a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00086739 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO18 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO18 1BU.
341
38
£ 50,700 /yr
52%
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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 38, SO18 1BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1BU. The average age is 37.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1BU has low crime rates — 24 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 Park School
Bitterne Park Primary School
Townhill Infant School
Townhill Junior School
Mansbridge Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Portswood Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Riverside Diner0.7 km
- Dhamaka0.7 km
- Miss Ellie's0.7 km
- Woodmill Coffee Kitchen0.8 km
- Cupcake Toppers Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bitterne Express0.6 km
- The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.7 km
- SNA Supermarket0.6 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Alpine News and Food1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- SOroast Coffee0.8 km
- Atlantic Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Mikes Chippy0.6 km
- New Oriental0.6 km
- Shanghai Garden0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bitterne Park Social Club0.7 km
- The Hop Inn0.3 km
- The Butcher's Hook Alehouse0.7 km
- The Riverside Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swaythling1.4 km
- Bitterne1.4 km
- St Denys1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Northfield Road0.2 km
- Northfield Road0.2 km
- Cornwall Road0.3 km
- Dimond Road0.3 km
- Cornwall Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181BU · Data under Open Government Licence