SO18 6AP is a mixed residential area on Dean Road, 0.6km from Bitterne in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Harefield ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO18 6AP offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £204k, up 116.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00086892 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEAN ROAD, SO18 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEAN ROAD, SO18 6AP.
292
38
£ 43,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 6AP 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 54% owner-occupation and average age 38, SO18 6AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 116.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 6AP. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,000
13 sales · Mean £ 129,461
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
5 sales · Mean £ 286,200
Terraced
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Detached
£ 496,400
1 sales · Mean £ 496,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO18 6AP is moderate at 71 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 CE Primary School
Glenfield Infant School
Harefield Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
Beechwood Junior School
Sholing Junior School
Sholing Infant School
Thornhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Kemptons Of Bitterne0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Alpine News and Food0.9 km
- Deacon Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- Bitterne Post Office0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Humble Plum0.1 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
- Bitterne Conservative Club0.1 km
- Fox & Hounds0.1 km
- Royal British Legion1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Curry House0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Herbies Pizza0.5 km
- KSS Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Sams and King Chef0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Exeter Grange0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Stacey's Shack0.4 km
- The Coffee Shop Cafe0.6 km
- Harefield Fish Bar0.7 km
- Tony's Cafe and Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bitterne1.6 km
- Sholing2.3 km
- St Denys2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.2 km
- Bitterne Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Bitterne Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Bitterne Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO186AP · Data under Open Government Licence