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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
7/10
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
61.25(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.72(+36%)
Vehicle crime
11.24(+203%)
Public order
11.24(+85%)
Other theft
9.32(+66%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Bevois Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,300 up to £525,000.

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
Semi-Detached7£300,000
Terraced36£250,000
Detached2£362,500
Flats14£158,500

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

SO140JY

Empress Road

SO146TE

Rose Road

SO146QZ

Padwell Road

SO146HH

Cedar Road

SO146TY

Earls Road

SO146RD

Cambridge Road

SO146HB

Middle Street

SO172EU

Rigby Road

SO171AX

The Avenue

SO146RS

Forster Road

SO146TR

Avenue Road

SO146RH

Lodge Road

SO172FT

Portswood Road

SO146GL

Dover Street

SO171DD

Westwood Road

SO146GX

Bath Street

SO146WP

Livingstone Road

SO146QT

Lodge Road

SO171ES

Westwood Road

SO140TD

Bevois Valley Road

SO146SA

Ancasta Road

SO146SF

Earls Road

SO146HF

Castle Street

SO146RU

Cedar Road

SO171XN

The Avenue

SO146WB

Gordon Avenue

SO146RZ

Clausentum Road

SO146TW

Avenue Road

SO146HA

Castle Street

SO146FR

Methuen Street

SO146RG

Lodge Road

SO146QX

Padwell Road

SO146RA

Padwell Road

SO146FT

Middle Street

SO146RP

Lodge Road

SO171AB

Westwood Road

SO152UE

Archers Road

SO146TA

Cambridge Road

SO146SG

Earls Road

SO146GH

Middle Street

SO171XL

The Avenue

SO146HG

Cedar Road

SO171XF

The Avenue

SO171NT

Candlemas Place

SO140SQ

Dukes Road

SO171JT

Westwood Road

SO146RR

Forster Road

SO171XT

The Avenue

SO172ET

Portswood Road

SO146QY

Padwell Road

SO146UF

Spear Road

SO146WA

Cambridge Road

SO146SE

Earls Road

SO146GA

Liverpool Street

SO146TL

Earls Road

SO146TX

Avenue Road

SO146BD

Avenue Road

SO172FX

Portswood Road

SO152SW

James Weld Close

SO146SB

Ancasta Road

SO146WL

Livingstone Road

SO146HY

Peterborough Road

SO146WJ

Gordon Avenue

SO146WG

Gordon Avenue

SO146GT

Middle Street

SO146GS

Bath Street

SO152LR

Archers Road

SO146UP

Alma Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.