What's the average income in Bitterne South?

Average resident income is about £54,800 per year.

What's the Bitterne South population and density?

Bitterne South population is 6,178 with density 4629.9 per km².

What home types are most common in Bitterne South?

Housing mix: detached 37.9%, semi-detached 35.5%.

What are house prices in Bitterne South?

Based on 77 recent sales, the median price is £300,000.

How many households are in Bitterne South?

There are 2,497 households in Bitterne South

How deprived is Bitterne South?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 14047 of 32844 in country).

What are prices by property type in Bitterne South?

Latest medians: Detached £360,000, Semi-detached £305,000, Terraced £270,000, Flats £135,000.

How much social housing is near Bitterne South?

About 7.8% across the Bitterne South area.

How safe is Bitterne South?

Crime level in Bitterne South is high with about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

There are 1 schools in Bitterne South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Southampton / Bitterne South

About

Bitterne South is a residential area located on the eastern side of Southampton, near the River Itchen. The area features a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced houses, and flats. It is well-connected to the city center via major roads like Thomas Lewis Way and the A3024, as well as local bus routes. The nearby Bitterne railway station provides links to Southampton Central and other destinations.

The area includes several green spaces, such as Peartree Green and the Riverside Park, which runs along the River Itchen. Local amenities include Bitterne Shopping Centre, offering supermarkets, independent shops, and cafes. Schools in the area include Bitterne Manor Primary and Woodlands Community College. The proximity to the river and parks makes it a practical choice for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Bitterne South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 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 of residents in Bitterne South is £54,800 per year. There are 1 schools in Bitterne South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

100

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

7.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bitterne South Population

6,178

Population density

4,629.9 per km²

Demographics

British

5,036

81.48%

Other White

426

6.89%

Indian

154

2.49%

Other Asian

1.46%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.05%

Total population: 6,181

Housing

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

1.88%

Total households: 2,498

Property prices in Bitterne South

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Bitterne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £530,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	32	£360,000	£236,625	£277,750	£416,250	£476,350
Flats	7	£135,000	£70,150	£98,250	£177,500	£202,000
Semi-Detached	25	£305,000	£237,000	£258,000	£368,000	£404,500
Terraced	13	£270,000	£223,000	£236,000	£272,500	£338,000

10 years price trend in Bitterne South

All postcodes in Bitterne South

SO192QE

Pycroft Close

SO194DE

Athelstan Road

SO194DG

Athelstan Road

SO197LS

Blackthorn Road

SO194DJ

Athelstan Road

SO197RS

Blackthorn Close

SO197NG

Freemantle Common Road

SO194DU

Grantham Road

SO197BS

Deacon Crescent

SO197JP

Peartree Avenue

SO197LD

Cypress Avenue

SO197LE

Acacia Road

SO197BJ

Edwina Close

SO197BX

Angel Crescent

SO197RL

Somerford Close

SO186TE

Maybray King Way

SO194BU

Garfield Road

SO197RB

Brownlow Avenue

SO194DT

Little Lances Hill

SO194ED

Stoddart Avenue

SO197AU

Ashburnham Close

SO197BY

Brownlow Avenue

SO197RP

The Oaks

SO194DB

Athelstan Road

SO197AL

Bryanston Road

SO197JG

Bronte Way

SO194DA

Garfield Road

SO194BS

Chessel Crescent

SO194BX

Cross Road

SO194EA

Bitterne Way

SO197QN

Cypress Avenue

SO197BR

Bitterne Crescent

SO197BU

Downside Avenue

SO197LR

Blackthorn Close

SO181DR

Bitterne Road

SO197AJ

Osterly Road

SO197BP

Deacon Close

SO197JN

Osterly Road

SO181BG

Bullar Road

SO197AZ

Braeside Crescent

SO197BD

Freemantle Close

SO197BH

Edwina Close

SO186BR

Westend Road

SO197LG

Magnolia Road

SO194BZ

Garfield Road

SO197AD

Merridale Road

SO197AG

Elstree Road

SO197AW

Gainsford Road

SO197DA

Redlands Drive

SO197RR

Morley Close

SO185EE

Angel Crescent

SO185RS

Angel Crescent

SO194DH

Redmoor Close

SO194DW

Grantham Road

SO197DG

Freemantle Common Road

SO197JL

Merridale Road

SO197LT

Poplar Road

SO197AS

Gainsford Road

SO197BB

Freemantle Close

SO181DN

Bitterne Road

SO181BQ

Chessel Crescent

SO192BN

Deacon Close

SO192QD

Margam Avenue

SO194DF

Athelstan Road

SO197BL

Peartree Avenue

SO197JH

Bronte Way

SO197NP

White's Road

SO197NR

Brownlow Avenue

SO192BH

Spring Road

SO194BY

Cross Road

SO197AA

Bitterne South

SO197AQ

Bryanston Road

SO197NE

Braeside Close

SO197AH

Merridale Road

SO194DD

Athelstan Road

SO197AE

Maldon Road

SO197JJ

Peartree Avenue

SO197LB

Acacia Road

SO197AR

Gainsford Road

SO192BG

Carisbrooke Drive

SO194BW

Cross Road

SO197LF

Acacia Road

SO197RE

Bitterne Way

SO197BA

Gainsford Road

SO185RT

Angel Crescent

SO194AA

Chessel Avenue

SO197AX

Braeside Close

SO197AF

Maldon Road

SO197LH

Magnolia Road

SO197LQ

Blackthorn Road

SO185EF

Bitterne Road East

SO192BL

Spring Road

SO194EB

Bitterne Way

SO194BR

Chessel Crescent

SO197AT

Ashburnham Close

SO197BQ

Deacon Crescent

SO197PZ

Deacon Crescent

SO181BE

Athelstan Road

SO197AN

Bryanston Road

SO197BZ

Brownlow Gardens

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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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