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Bitterne Park

Interactive map displaying Bitterne Park

Crime
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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 £285,500 (around £313 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,375 and £362,230. 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: £285,500
Price per sq ft: £313
Sales (last 12 months): 174
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £362K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £285,500 (about £313 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
Detached47£369,000£353
Semi-Detached59£330,000£343
Terraced15£270,000£295
Flats53£157,500£256

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