What home types are most common in Bitterne East?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 31.1%, semi-detached 29.1%.

How safe is Bitterne East?

Crime level in Bitterne East is moderate with about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Bitterne East?

Based on 103 recent sales, the median price is £280,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the average income in Bitterne East?

Average resident income is about £43,900 per year.

How much social housing is near Bitterne East?

About 19.4% across the Bitterne East area.

How many households are in Bitterne East?

There are 3,432 households in Bitterne East

What are prices by property type in Bitterne East?

Latest medians: Detached £365,000, Semi-detached £290,000, Terraced £270,000, Flats £146,000.

How deprived is Bitterne East?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 11552 of 32844 in country).

What's the Bitterne East population and density?

Bitterne East population is 8,086 with density 5918.2 per km².

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Q: What schools in Bitterne East and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Bitterne East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Southampton / Bitterne East

About

Bitterne East is a residential area located in the eastern part of Southampton, bordered by the River Itchen to the west and the M27 motorway to the east. The area features a mix of housing, including post-war estates, terraced homes, and some modern developments. Local amenities include Bitterne Shopping Centre, which offers supermarkets, independent shops, and eateries, catering to daily needs. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking to Southampton city centre and nearby suburbs.

Green spaces like Peartree Green and Riverside Park provide outdoor recreation, with walking paths along the river. Schools in the area serve families, while the nearby St. Mary’s Stadium is a focal point for football fans. Bitterne East has a practical, community-focused feel, with easy access to both urban conveniences and quieter suburban living. The proximity to the motorway makes it a convenient base for commuters heading towards Portsmouth or the New Forest.

Area overview

On average Bitterne East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bitterne East is £43,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Bitterne East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

19.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bitterne East Population

8,086

Population density

5,918.2 per km²

Demographics

British

6,416

79.35%

Other White

645

7.98%

Indian

171

2.11%

African

154

1.9%

Other Asian

118

1.46%

Total population: 8,086

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,077

31.39%

Owns outright

1,039

30.28%

Social rents from council

552

16.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

516

15.04%

Other social rented

163

4.75%

Total households: 3,431

Property prices in Bitterne East

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Bitterne East area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £645,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£365,000	£250,000	£310,000	£400,000	£632,000
Flats	22	£146,000	£64,200	£124,000	£164,250	£209,498
Semi-Detached	37	£290,000	£229,000	£260,000	£320,000	£377,500
Terraced	17	£270,000	£216,000	£255,000	£285,000	£305,000

10 years price trend in Bitterne East

All postcodes in Bitterne East

SO186BT

Commercial Street

SO184TD

Mousehole Lane

SO186BE

Chichester Road

SO186PH

Westend Road

SO186BN

Pound Street

SO184RJ

Glenfield Crescent

SO182DL

Chester Road

SO184QF

Avon Road

SO185SA

York Drove

SO183NU

Townhill Way

SO182BP

Benhams Farm Close

SO184RR

Rossington Avenue

SO184SL

Macarthur Crescent

SO184SX

Vale Drive

SO185QA

Arden Close

SO185QS

Moorlands Crescent

SO186SX

Peppard Close

SO182EL

Vanguard Road

SO182EN

Vanguard Road

SO182EW

Meggeson Avenue

SO182EY

Paulet Close

SO184RN

Rossington Way

SO184RP

Rosyth Road

SO184SS

Macarthur Crescent

SO184SU

Vale Drive

SO185EH

Bitterne Road East

SO185PG

Rutland Way

SO185SZ

Bramble Mews

SO186AQ

Dean Road

SO186BG

Chichester Road

SO186BX

Bitterne Road East

SO182BX

Lytham Road

SO182DF

Wakefield Road

SO182FB

Meggeson Avenue

SO182RB

Middleton Close

SO184RL

Rossington Way

SO184RX

Tedder Road

SO184SQ

Macarthur Crescent

SO184ST

Summit Way

SO182BZ

Wycliffe Road

SO182ED

Exeter Road

SO182EQ

Vanguard Road

SO184SW

Vale Drive

SO186PJ

Hood Road

SO186AE

Commercial Street

SO182BR

Chester Road

SO182TT

Cleveland Court

SO185EG

Bitterne Road East

SO186AN

Almatade Road

SO182DJ

Wakefield Road

SO182BW

Lytham Road

SO184FD

Mousehole Lane

SO184FR

Avon Road

SO184SG

Wavell Road

SO184SJ

Wavell Road

SO186AA

Almatade Road

SO186TG

Maybray King Way

SO186TN

Westend Road

SO182DA

Lytham Road

SO184SA

Wavell Road

SO186SL

Pound Street

SO195ET

Bath Close

SO182ET

Meggeson Avenue

SO184ES

Glenfield Avenue

SO184SR

Macarthur Crescent

SO185PW

Arden Close

SO186AS

Dean Road

SO186BW

Townhill Way

SO186RW

Edelvale Road

SO182FP

Middleton Close

SO184FJ

Neva Road

SO185PQ

Alpine Close

SO185QF

Gorselands Road

SO182EJ

Townhill Way

SO184RZ

Wavell Road

SO185BQ

Bitterne Road East

SO185EQ

Bitterne Road East

SO186BF

Pound Street

SO182EU

Hazelwood Road

SO182QY

Wakefield Road

SO185ER

Bitterne Road East

SO185PX

Edelvale Road

SO186NJ

Commercial Street

SO186SN

Dean Road

SO186SQ

Dean Road

SO182EE

Oak Green Way

SO184FB

Mousehole Lane

SO184RG

Glenfield Crescent

SO184SZ

Ferndene Way

SO185EL

Court Close

SO185PZ

Edelvale Road

SO185QE

Arden Close

SO185QG

Alpine Close

SO182BS

Lytham Road

SO184FF

Fernwood Crescent

SO184SE

Wavell Road

SO185QL

St Francis Avenue

SO186AZ

Brook Road

SO186LY

Commercial Street

SO186TL

Westend Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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