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.
MEGGESON AVENUE, SO18 2HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEGGESON AVENUE, SO18 2HD.
274
38
£ 50,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Townhill Junior School
Townhill Infant School
Bitterne Park School
Moorlands Primary School
Bitterne Park Primary School
Mansbridge Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Harefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Exeter Grange0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The White Swan0.8 km
- TWO BROTHERS0.5 km
- The Hop Inn0.8 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SO182HD · Data under Open Government Licence