SO19 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orpen Road, 0.2km from Surrey House Estate in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO19 0DU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SO19 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00086672 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORPEN ROAD, SO19 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPEN ROAD, SO19 0DU.
339
40
£ 36,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO19 0DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in SO19 0DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO19 0DU. The average age is 40.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Semi-Detached
£ 219,250
2 sales · Mean £ 219,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO19 0DU is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Valentine Primary School
Springwell School
Hightown Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
Oasis Academy Mayfield
St Monica Primary School
Kanes Hill Primary School
Sholing Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bob And Paula Stores0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Eli's Rollin' Pin0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hinkler0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Phoenix Bar & Cafe0.5 km
- The Range Coffee House0.5 km
- St Christopher Church Hall0.8 km
- Bitterne KFC0.5 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Leaf0.5 km
- Andy's Chippy0.3 km
- Artino's Pizza0.3 km
- Sholing Grill0.6 km
- Atlantikos Fish and Chips0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sholing1.9 km
- Woolston2.7 km
- Netley3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Coates Road0.1 km
- Coates Road0.1 km
- Parry Road0.1 km
- Butts Square0.1 km
- Parry Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO190DU · Data under Open Government Licence