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Bitterne East

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
77
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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£365,000
Flats22£146,000
Semi-Detached37£290,000
Terraced17£270,000

10 years price trend in Bitterne East

All postcodes in Bitterne East

SO186BA

Brook Road

SO186PA

Westend Road

SO186RU

Pound Street

SO182DB

Onibury Road

SO182EG

Exeter Road

SO182EH

Exeter Road

SO184SH

Tedder Road

SO185QR

Cutbush Lane

SO197LX

Bramwell Court

SO184EQ

Glenfield Avenue

SO185PD

Glasslaw Road

SO185PE

Glasslaw Road

SO186AR

Dean Road

SO186TJ

Chichester Road

SO195ES

Bramwell Court

SO182DH

Wakefield Road

SO182EP

Lytham Road

SO182EZ

Meggeson Avenue

SO184TB

Leybourne Avenue

SO185QJ

St Francis Avenue

SO186BP

Pound Street

SO186QN

St Francis Avenue

SO184RW

Tedder Road

SO184RY

Tedder Road

SO185EN

Milbury Crescent

SO182BQ

Lytham Road

SO182BU

Cleveland Road

SO184ET

Glenfield Avenue

SO185EP

Bitterne Road East

SO186AJ

Marne Road

SO184QJ

Vanguard Road

SO185NA

St Gabriel's Road

SO185PB

Hood Road

SO186TX

Mersham Gardens

SO182FQ

Roundhill Close

SO183NH

Adur Close

SO184RH

Glenfield Crescent

SO184TA

Mousehole Lane

SO185QD

Edelvale Road

SO185QH

Alpine Close

SO185QP

Cutbush Lane

SO186AP

Dean Road

SO186BB

Chichester Road

SO186ST

Pound Street

SO186TW

Macarthur Crescent

SO186AB

Almatade Road

SO182FE

Meggeson Avenue

SO185PF

Aberdour Close

SO185SF

Hedgerow Drive

SO186BL

Pound Street

SO186LX

Jubilee Gardens

SO186TF

Maybray King Way

SO182BF

Benhams Farm Close

SO184AS

Leybourne Avenue

SO184RU

Leybourne Avenue

SO184SF

Wavell Road

SO184SY

Mousehole Lane

SO185PU

Edelvale Road

SO186BD

Chichester Road

SO182BT

Cleveland Court

SO182FR

Meggeson Avenue

SO184QL

Vanguard Road

SO184RT

Rossington Avenue

SO184SB

Wavell Road

SO185PY

Edelvale Road

SO185QB

Edelvale Road

SO185SE

Cutbush Lane

SO182DE

Onibury Close

SO182FD

Hallet Close

SO182FH

Meggeson Avenue

SO184FG

High View Way

SO186PN

Westend Road

SO182BY

Wycliffe Road

SO184QH

Witts Hill

SO184SD

Wavell Road

SO184SN

Macarthur Crescent

SO185RJ

Aberdour Close

SO186LW

Commercial Street

SO182DD

Onibury Close

SO184FE

Fernwood Crescent

SO184QN

Witts Hill

SO184RF

Glenfield Crescent

SO185EJ

Court Close

SO186AL

Marne Road

SO181DS

Maybray King Way

SO182EF

Exeter Close

SO182FG

Benhams Road

SO184RQ

Rossington Avenue

SO184RS

Rowborough Road

SO184SP

Macarthur Crescent

SO185QQ

Shrubland Close

SO186BJ

Maybray King Way

SO195AE

Bath Close

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Data Sources

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