Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

MEGGESON AVENUE, SO18 2HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEGGESON AVENUE, SO18 2HD.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO18 2HD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 38, SO18 2HD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £115k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SO18 2HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meggeson Avenue, 0.1km from Townhill Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne Park ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO18 2HD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SO18 2HD are sourced from Output Area E00086737 (shared with 12 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 2HD. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

SO18 2HD 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.

Violence and sexual offences89
Vehicle crime29
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Townhill Junior School

Good310 pupils0.2 km
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Townhill Infant School

Good174 pupils0.3 km
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Bitterne Park School

Good2031 pupils0.7 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good406 pupils1.0 km
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Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils1.1 km
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Mansbridge Primary School

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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Glenfield Infant School

Good267 pupils1.5 km
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Harefield Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Leons Fruit and Veg0.3 km
  • LLOYDS CHEMIST0.6 km
  • SAI Arrow News0.3 km
  • SNA Supermarket0.7 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Exeter Grange0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The White Swan0.8 km
  • TWO BROTHERS0.5 km
  • The Hop Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • JEWELS0.6 km
  • Cupcake Toppers Ltd0.6 km
  • Haskins Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Licenced to Grill0.6 km
  • APPLEGREEN SERVICE STATION + SUBWAY0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • CHIP STOP0.6 km
  • HONG KONG CHEF0.6 km
  • Star House0.4 km
  • 7 Hills Kebab house0.7 km
  • Pizza Place0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swaythling1.6 km
  • Bitterne1.9 km
  • Southampton Airport Parkway2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Pinefield Road0.2 km
  • Pinefield Road0.2 km
  • Pinefield Road0.2 km