Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

HAWKESWOOD ROAD, SO18 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKESWOOD ROAD, SO18 1DY.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO18 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SO18 1DY combines 69% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO18 1DY is a safe, established residential area on Hawkeswood Road, 0.4km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO18 1DY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00166964 (shared with 592 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 1DY. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 121,000

11 sales · Mean £ 120,318

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

SO18 1DY has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Vehicle crime12
Drugs11
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils0.6 km
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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils0.7 km
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St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.8 km
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Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils0.9 km
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Beechwood Junior School

Outstanding357 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic School

Outstanding1221 pupils1.5 km
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Portswood Primary School

Good486 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Shooting Star0.7 km
  • Browns0.7 km
  • Clowns & Jesters Nightclub0.7 km
  • K&J Caribbean Catering0.7 km
  • Pre-Bar0.8 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Manzil Tandoori0.9 km
  • Meridian Waterside Construction Site Works Canteen0.5 km
  • Oil Spill Service0.9 km
  • Pasha Lounge0.7 km
  • Boulder Shack Climbing Gym0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Foodstop Delicatessen0.8 km
  • Banga International0.7 km
  • Dallas Food Store0.7 km
  • Hadi Cash And Carry Ltd0.9 km
  • International Foods1.0 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • SOroast Coffee1.0 km
  • Lucky Star0.7 km
  • Pizza Roma0.7 km
  • Curry House1.0 km
  • The Phat Chip Company1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Yau Brothers0.7 km
  • Company Shop Limited0.1 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • 5 Rivers Sports Bar and Grill Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Denys0.5 km
  • Bitterne0.5 km
  • Southampton2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Quayside Road0.2 km
  • Quayside Road0.2 km
  • Rampart Road0.4 km
  • Rampart Road0.4 km