SO18 1GL is a safe, established residential area on Macnaghten Road, 0.4km from Bitterne Manor in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 1GL are sourced from Output Area E00086725 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MACNAGHTEN ROAD, SO18 1GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACNAGHTEN ROAD, SO18 1GL.
224
42
£ 53,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 1GL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 42, SO18 1GL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 1GL. The average age is 42.1. 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
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Semi-Detached
£ 273,750
16 sales · Mean £ 263,453
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 1GL has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
St Denys Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Bitterne Park School
Bitterne Park Primary School
Portswood Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Manor Connect0.3 km
- Bitterne Express0.5 km
- Foodstop Delicatessen0.3 km
- The Songbird Icecream Cafe0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- South Western Arms0.8 km
- Junction Inn0.9 km
- Sing Noodles0.9 km
- The Butcher's Hook Alehouse0.4 km
- The Riverside Club0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Fit Chefs0.6 km
- SOroast Coffee0.4 km
- 7 Hills Kebab house1.0 km
- Pizza Place1.0 km
- Pizza Roma0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Riverside Diner0.5 km
- Dhamaka0.4 km
- Prestige Breakfast Cafe0.4 km
- For Goodness Cakes0.0 km
- Miss Ellie's0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Company Shop Limited0.7 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Spar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne0.3 km
- St Denys0.9 km
- Swaythling2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
- Bitterne Rail Station0.3 km
- Bullar Road0.3 km
- Rowan Court0.3 km
- United Reformed Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO181GL · Data under Open Government Licence