SO18 1DZ is a safe, established residential area on Cobden Avenue, 0.6km from St. Denys in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO18 1DZ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00086760 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COBDEN AVENUE, SO18 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBDEN AVENUE, SO18 1DZ.
224
36
£ 53,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1DZ 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.
Area Character
SO18 1DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1DZ. The average age is 35.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 131,750
24 sales · Mean £ 131,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1DZ has low crime rates — 30 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
St Denys Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
Bitterne Park School
Bitterne Park Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Portswood Primary School
Townhill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Manor Connect0.6 km
- Bitterne Express0.3 km
- Foodstop Delicatessen0.5 km
- The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- South Western Arms0.9 km
- Junction Inn1.0 km
- Sing Noodles1.0 km
- The Butcher's Hook Alehouse0.2 km
- The Riverside Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Fit Chefs0.5 km
- SOroast Coffee0.2 km
- 7 Hills Kebab house0.8 km
- Pizza Place0.8 km
- Pizza Roma0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Riverside Diner0.2 km
- Dhamaka0.2 km
- Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.6 km
- For Goodness Cakes0.2 km
- B P After School Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Company Shop Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Spar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.5 km
- St Denys0.9 km
- Swaythling2.1 km
Bus Stops
- United Reformed Church0.1 km
- Cobden Avenue0.1 km
- Rowan Court0.1 km
- Triangle0.2 km
- Cobbett Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181DZ · Data under Open Government Licence