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Bitterne South

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About

Bitterne South is a residential district located on the eastern bank of the River Itchen. The area is characterised by post-war housing, with many homes offering views across the water towards the St Mary's and Woolston districts. Its layout is defined by local shopping parades and green spaces like Peartree Green, a historic common.

A notable local feature is the old Bitterne Manor House, situated near the site of the Roman settlement of Clausentum. The area's connection to the river is emphasised by the presence of the Itchen Bridge, which provides a key transport link to the city centre. Daily life here is shaped by its proximity to the water and its role as a settled community within the larger urban area.

Area overview

On average Bitterne South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bitterne South is £60,300 per year. There are 1 schools in Bitterne South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bitterne South is home to around 6,178 people, with a population density of about 4,629.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bitterne South Population
6,178
Population density
4,629.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.43(+50%)
Shoplifting
16.02(+101%)
Public order
10.04(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.9(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(+10%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,036
81.48%
Other White
426
6.89%
Indian
154
2.49%
Other Asian
90
1.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
65
1.05%
Total population: 6,181

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,511
30.25%
Level 3 (A level)
949
19%
No qualifications
785
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
783
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
502
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 4,995

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
970
38.83%
Owns outright
868
34.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
16.37%
Social rents from council
157
6.29%
Other social rented
47
1.88%
Total households: 2,498

Property prices in Bitterne South

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bitterne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bitterne South 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 Bitterne South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£305,000
Terraced7£270,000
Detached27£370,000
Flats7£157,500

10 years median price trend in Bitterne South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bitterne South.

All postcodes in Bitterne South

SO197BE

Carisbrooke Drive

SO197BX

Brownlow Avenue

SO197RD

Peartree Avenue

SO197AN

Bryanston Road

SO197LQ

Blackthorn Road

SO197RR

Morley Close

SO197LF

Acacia Road

SO181BE

Bitterne Road West

SO194DD

Athelstan Road

SO197RA

Peartree Avenue

SO197BT

Downside Avenue

SO197RE

Peartree Avenue

SO197JP

Peartree Avenue

SO192BG

Spring Road

SO197NF

Redlands Drive

SO197BB

Freemantle Close

SO197DH

Peartree

SO194DA

Garfield Road

SO197JJ

Peartree Avenue

SO194ED

Stoddart Avenue

SO197AZ

Braeside Crescent

SO181BG

Bitterne Road West

SO194BZ

Garfield Road

SO194DJ

Athelstan Road

SO197BW

Deacon Crescent

SO181DN

Bitterne Road

SO194EA

Bitterne Way

SO186BR

Westend Road

SO197QN

Merryoak Road

SO197AU

Gainsford Road

SO197AX

Braeside Road

SO194DH

Redmoor Close

SO186TE

West End Road

SO194DY

Chessel Avenue

SO192BL

Spring Road

SO194BW

Cross Road

SO194DW

Grantham Road

SO192BN

Spring Road

SO197RP

The Oaks

SO197BH

Edwina Close

SO197LG

Magnolia Road

SO197BA

Gainsford Road

SO194DG

Athelstan Road

SO197HS

Willments Industrial Estate

SO194DX

Chessel Avenue

SO197AY

Braeside Road

SO197AF

Maldon Road

SO194BR

Chessel Crescent

SO197BD

Freemantle Common Road

SO197RN

Peartree Avenue

SO197LR

Blackthorn Road

SO197BZ

Brownlow Gardens

SO197AB

Merridale Road

SO192QE

Pycroft Close

SO197LT

Poplar Road

SO197BY

Brownlow Avenue

SO194BU

Garfield Road

SO197LD

Cypress Avenue

SO194BX

Cross Road

SO197DA

Redlands Drive

SO197LE

Acacia Road

SO197JN

Peartree Avenue

SO197AH

Merridale Road

SO197BJ

Edwina Close

SO197DG

Prospect Road

SO194DT

Little Lances Hill

SO194DB

Athelstan Road

SO185RT

Bitterne Road

SO197JH

Langbar Close

SO194BY

Cross Road

SO197AR

Gainsford Road

SO192QD

Spring Road

SO197JL

Peartree Avenue

SO197AA

Thruxton Court

SO197NE

Braeside Close

SO197BU

Downside Avenue

SO197LH

Magnolia Road

SO194DF

Athelstan Road

SO197NG

Freemantle Common Road

SO197AG

Elstree Road

SO197BR

Bitterne Crescent

SO185RR

Bitterne Road

SO197LB

Acacia Road

SO197AL

Bryanston Road

SO197AP

Bryanston Road

SO197JG

Bronte Way

SO197NR

Whites Road

SO197RL

Somerford Close

SO181BQ

Bitterne Road West

SO197AQ

Bryanston Road

SO185EF

Bitterne Road

SO197AJ

Osterley Road

SO197BS

Deacon Crescent

SO197RB

Peartree Avenue

SO197LW

Bursledon Road

SO197AW

Gainsford Road

SO185EE

Bitterne Road

SO197BQ

Deacon Crescent

SO185RS

Bitterne Road

SO181DR

Bitterne Road

Data Sources

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