SO18 5RQ is a safe, established residential area on Pine Drive, 0.4km from Thornhill Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Harefield ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For serious buyers, SO18 5RQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £443k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 5RQ are sourced from Output Area E00086864 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINE DRIVE, SO18 5RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINE DRIVE, SO18 5RQ.
328
46
£ 43,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 5RQ 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
SO18 5RQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £443k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 5RQ. The average age is 46.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 452,000
7 sales · Mean £ 440,428
Terraced
£ 381,250
1 sales · Mean £ 381,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 5RQ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodlands Community College
Kanes Hill Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Springwell School
Harefield Primary School
Hightown Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Rontec Thornhill0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Eastern Nights0.2 km
- Fish & Co0.7 km
- Grill On The Hill0.2 km
- Mystery Take Away0.2 km
- Spice Garden0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- BAXTER STOREY @ MEDIAKIND0.9 km
- Harefield Fish Bar0.7 km
- Evelyn's Tea House0.3 km
- St Christopher Church Hall0.7 km
- Thornhill Baptist Church0.1 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
- Local0.2 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- T And G News0.9 km
- Lalys Butchers0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Bittern0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sholing3.0 km
- Hedge End3.0 km
- Bitterne3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Thornhill Avenue0.1 km
- Thornhill Avenue0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Faringdon Road0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO185RQ · Data under Open Government Licence