SO19 0HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coates Road, 0.3km from Surrey House Estate in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Bitterne ward and the Southampton, Itchen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO19 0HQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0HQ are sourced from Output Area E00086676 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COATES ROAD, SO19 0HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COATES ROAD, SO19 0HQ.
350
37
£ 36,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO19 0HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SO19 0HQ has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 0HQ. The average age is 37.1. 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
Flat
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO19 0HQ is moderate at 77 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
Hightown Primary School
Valentine Primary School
Springwell School
Thornhill Primary School
Kanes Hill Primary School
Oasis Academy Mayfield
St Monica Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bob And Paula Stores0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Eli's Rollin' Pin0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hinkler0.6 km
- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Phoenix Bar & Cafe0.4 km
- The Range Coffee House0.5 km
- St Christopher Church Hall0.8 km
- Bitterne KFC0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Leaf0.4 km
- Andy's Chippy0.3 km
- Artino's Pizza0.3 km
- Sholing Grill0.7 km
- Atlantikos Fish and Chips0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sholing2.1 km
- Woolston2.9 km
- Netley3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Coates Road0.1 km
- Coates Road0.1 km
- Ivy Dene0.1 km
- Orpen Road0.1 km
- Orpen Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO190HQ · Data under Open Government Licence