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Bevois Town

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About

Bevois Town is a residential district situated directly north of the city centre, bordering the River Itchen. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside modern apartment developments and converted properties. Its streets form a dense grid pattern, with Shirley High Street serving as a primary local commercial route offering essential shops and services.

The district is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of Southampton's main campus. A notable local landmark is the large red-brick chimney of the former Southampton Gas Light and Coke Company, a remnant of the area's industrial past. Riverside Park provides green space along the eastern edge, with paths leading towards the city's Northam and St. Denys neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Bevois Town has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bevois Town is £51,096 per year. There are 1 schools in Bevois Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bevois Town is home to around 6,759 people, with a population density of about 10,905.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bevois Town Population
6,759
Population density
10,905.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.55(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.05(+56%)
Public order
11.39(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.88(+38%)
Other theft
7.69(+38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,571
52.86%
Other White
1,318
19.51%
Indian
367
5.43%
African
228
3.37%
Other
222
3.29%
Total population: 6,756

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,243
37.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,919
31.67%
No qualifications
727
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
473
7.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
352
5.81%
Total 16+ residents: 6,060

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,586
58.52%
Owns with a mortgage
371
13.69%
Owns outright
300
11.07%
Other social rented
297
10.96%
Other forms of private rent
72
2.66%
Total households: 2,710

Property prices in Bevois Town

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Bevois Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,250 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bevois Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bevois Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£570,000
Flats9£160,000
Semi-Detached8£292,500
Terraced29£250,000

10 years median price trend in Bevois Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bevois Town.

All postcodes in Bevois Town

SO171YB

The Avenue

SO146GR

Bath Street

SO146QR

Banister Road

SO146UX

Alma Road

SO146RA

Padwell Road

SO146UL

Spear Road

SO171ES

Westwood Road

SO146SH

Earls Road

SO172FT

Portswood Road

SO146BD

Avenue Road

SO146HA

Castle Street

SO146HW

Middle Street

SO146JA

Rockstone Lane

SO146SJ

Cambridge Road

SO146UP

Alma Road

SO172AU

Fullerton Place

SO146GE

Southcliff Road

SO146HJ

Cedar Road

SO171NT

Candlemas Place

SO172FU

Portswood Road

SO152SW

James Weld Close

SO171DN

Westwood Road

SO171XJ

The Avenue

SO146HU

Middle Street

SO146QZ

Padwell Road

SO152LR

Archers Road

SO171HR

Westwood Road

SO171XQ

The Avenue

SO146QQ

Lodge Road

SO146RD

Cambridge Road

SO146SD

Earls Road

SO146TE

Rose Road

SO146FU

Liverpool Street

SO146SG

Earls Road

SO152UE

Archers Road

SO140JZ

Bevois Valley Road

SO140SX

Bevois Hill

SO146FT

Middle Street

SO146RR

Forster Road

SO146TP

Avenue Road

SO146GN

Dover Street

SO146TA

Cambridge Road

SO146TR

Avenue Road

SO146TU

Avenue Road

SO146FS

Middle Street

SO146RQ

Forster Road

SO146TZ

Earls Road

SO146UG

Spear Road

SO146UQ

Alma Road

SO140JY

Empress Road

SO146QS

Lodge Road

SO171AB

Westwood Road

SO171XL

The Avenue

SO146FW

Liverpool Street

SO146GY

Southcliff Road

SO152SJ

Suttones Place

SO146GZ

Castle Street

SO171XP

The Avenue

SO152YN

Archers Road

SO171DG

Westwood Road

SO146BB

Avenue Road

SO140TD

Bevois Valley Road

SO140TN

Highcliff Avenue

SO146TB

Cambridge Road

SO146UW

Alma Road

SO172ES

Portswood Road

SO146GP

Mordaunt Road

SO146RE

Lodge Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.