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Bitterne Park

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About

Bitterne Park ward lies on the east bank of the River Itchen, a residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. The streets are arranged on a gentle slope leading down to the river, with the main thoroughfare of Bitterne Park Road providing local shops and services. The area is largely residential, with several schools and green spaces integrated into its fabric.

A defining feature is the historic Cobden Bridge, which connects the area to the city centre. The ward includes the recreational ground of Peartree Green, an area of open grassland with views over the river. The residential layout is complemented by the presence of the Itchen Valley, which forms part of the ward's eastern boundary, contributing to its quiet, settled character.

Area overview

On average Bitterne Park has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bitterne Park is £58,101 per year. The median sale price in Bitterne Park is £285,000 (around £316 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £361,421. There are 5 schools in Bitterne Park: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bitterne Park

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £316
Sales (last 12 months): 185
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £361K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Bitterne Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bitterne Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£369,000£360
Semi-Detached62£325,000£342
Terraced15£270,000£295
Flats57£157,500£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bitterne Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bitterne Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,000£129,750£248,000£198,750
2017£277,500£132,000£258,000£200,000
2018£269,950£140,000£267,250£240,000
2019£304,000£165,000£260,000£220,000
2020£319,000£145,000£278,500£221,500
2021£360,000£156,000£282,500£252,000
2022£375,000£170,000£315,000£280,000
2023£365,000£170,000£297,500£264,000
2024£350,000£169,500£325,000£270,000
2025£344,000£165,000£310,000£300,000
2026£390,000£145,000£347,500£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bitterne Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bitterne Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£234£266£238
2017£284£246£270£229
2018£295£238£267£270
2019£307£269£261£236
2020£295£235£293£248
2021£338£261£289£289
2022£372£295£317£288
2023£375£273£319£312
2024£368£269£333£298
2025£374£262£330£328
2026£350£255£345£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bitterne Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bitterne Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bitterne Park ward.

Local councillors

Phil Webb

Bitterne Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin Bitterne Park

SO182GE

Marlhill Close

SO182DT

St Helena Gardens

SO181GG

Macnaghten Road

SO182AR

Cornwall Road

SO182QA

Spinney Walk

SO181TY

Castle Road

SO181QB

Hawkeswood Road

SO147WE

Bitterne Park

SO184TS

Beech Avenue

SO184HT

Monastery Road

SO182RH

Portview Road

SO189NF

Bitterne Park

SO181EQ

Quayside Road

SO182JR

Woodmill Lane

SO181QY

Bullar Road

SO182BN

Barton Crescent

SO184JU

Beechwood Gardens

SO143GH

Bitterne Park

SO181NW

River View Road

SO182PU

Old Farm Drive

SO184HF

Midanbury Lane

SO182QX

Cornwall Road

SO182PT

Northfield Road

SO184HE

Midanbury Lane

SO182GT

Rowlands Walk

SO182GA

Premier Parade

SO181AZ

Vespasian Road

SO182AP

Cleveland Road

SO184AR

Witts Hill

SO182AQ

Cornwall Crescent

SO181EJ

Bullar Road

SO182FL

Bailey Green

SO181PQ

Manor Farm Road

SO182FX

Forest Hills Drive

SO181QU

Copsewood Road

SO181EL

Sandringham Road

SO184EN

Huntly Way

SO181BP

Bitterne Road West

SO181FQ

Cobden Avenue

SO147AY

Bitterne Park

SO181QQ

Castle Road

SO181UB

Bitterne Park

SO181GP

Harcourt Road

SO182QG

Lingfield Gardens

SO184GP

Midanbury Lane

SO181JT

Dimond Road

SO181AS

Rampart Road

SO182AE

Cleveland Road

SO181NF

Wellington Road

SO181GR

Bullar Road

SO189JY

Bitterne Park

SO181ND

Wellington Road

SO181HN

Coleson Road

SO182AW

Cornwall Road

SO181FP

Cobden Avenue

SO182AG

Cleveland Road

SO182GB

Meggeson Avenue

SO181GQ

Harcourt Road

SO181PG

Dimond Road

SO181DY

Hawkeswood Road

SO184EF

Maple Road

SO182EW

Meggeson Avenue

SO181EP

Quayside Road

SO184HP

Midanbury Lane

SO181EH

Vespasian Road

SO182GY

Copse Road

SO181QP

Castle Road

SO181LR

Bond Road

SO181DP

Quayside Road

SO181FS

Cobden Avenue

SO182AN

Cleveland Road

SO181BL

Bitterne Road West

SO181JZ

Hillside Avenue

SO182ET

Meggeson Avenue

SO189TZ

Bitterne Park

SO182AY

Portview Road

SO189PX

Bitterne Park

SO182QD

Walsingham Gardens

SO189QR

Bitterne Park

SO181GN

Harcourt Road

SO181AN

Bitterne Road West

SO182HD

Meggeson Avenue

SO182FW

Forest Hills Drive

SO181JR

Whitworth Road

SO181NZ

Manor Farm Road

SO140FL

Bitterne Park

SO181LW

St Catherines Road

SO181UR

Cobbett Road

SO181NG

Newton Road

SO182PN

Norwich Road

SO181NE

Wellington Road

SO181GL

Macnaghten Road

SO181PN

Oaktree Road

SO181LF

Dimond Close

SO181NY

Manor Farm Road

SO181LY

Ash Tree Road

SO181FZ

The Triangle

SO184ER

Glenfield Avenue

SO182FY

Forest Hills Drive

SO184HY

Midanbury Lane