What are prices by property type in Bitterne West?

Latest medians: Detached £360,000, Semi-detached £343,250, Terraced £320,000, Flats £170,000.

How many households are in Bitterne West?

There are 3,712 households in Bitterne West

How safe is Bitterne West?

Crime level in Bitterne West is moderate with about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Bitterne West?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 36.0%, semi-detached 26.3%.

How much social housing is near Bitterne West?

About 8.0% across the Bitterne West area.

What are house prices in Bitterne West?

Based on 96 recent sales, the median price is £282,000.

What's the average income in Bitterne West?

Average resident income is about £53,400 per year.

How deprived is Bitterne West?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 16258 of 32844 in country).

What's the Bitterne West population and density?

Bitterne West population is 8,318 with density 5759.2 per km².

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

There are 3 schools in Bitterne West: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Southampton / Bitterne West

About

Bitterne West is a residential area located in the eastern part of Southampton, near the River Itchen. The area features a mix of housing, including semi-detached homes, terraced houses, and some modern developments. Local amenities include small shops, cafes, and takeaways, with Bitterne Road West serving as a key route for transport and commerce.

The area is well-connected, with bus links to Southampton city centre and nearby suburbs. Bitterne West is close to green spaces such as Riverside Park, which runs along the river and offers walking paths and recreational areas. Schools and community facilities are within easy reach, making it a practical choice for families. The nearby A334 provides quick access to Southampton Airport and the M27 motorway.

Area overview

On average Bitterne West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bitterne West is £53,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Bitterne West: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bitterne West Population

8,318

Population density

5,759.2 per km²

Demographics

British

6,214

74.71%

Other White

855

10.28%

Indian

261

3.14%

African

135

1.62%

Other Asian

120

1.44%

Total population: 8,318

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,159

31.19%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,116

30.03%

Owns outright

984

26.48%

Other social rented

228

6.14%

Social rents from council

105

2.83%

Total households: 3,716

Property prices in Bitterne West

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 in Bitterne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £732,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£360,000	£240,500	£300,625	£413,750	£497,350
Flats	35	£170,000	£79,690	£128,500	£185,000	£215,600
Semi-Detached	30	£343,250	£229,250	£301,250	£382,750	£465,100
Terraced	9	£320,000	£236,500	£270,000	£327,500	£463,800

10 years price trend in Bitterne West

All postcodes in Bitterne West

SO181DL

St Catherines Road

SO189NQ

Bitterne West

SO181GH

Macnaghten Road

SO181LT

St Catherines Road

SO140ZW

Bitterne West

SO181AG

Rampart Road

SO181AR

Bitterne West

SO181DP

Quayside Road

SO181JS

Dimond Road

SO181QX

Hawkeswood Road

SO181RB

Hollingbourne Close

SO184EL

Huntly Way

SO147WE

Bitterne West

SO181BB

Chafen Road

SO181BL

Maple Road

SO181EA

Vespasian Road

SO181EJ

Bullar Road

SO181ER

Bitterne Park Triangle

SO181GJ

Macnaghten Road

SO181UB

Bitterne West

SO184HU

Monastery Road

SO181FY

Cobden Avenue

SO189NS

Bitterne West

SO181AL

Quayside Road

SO181BD

Chafen Road

SO181GL

Macnaghten Road

SO181GT

Bullar Road

SO181HG

Coleson Road

SO181JB

Thorold Road

SO181QQ

Castle Road

SO184HQ

Midanbury Lane

SO184HY

Beech Avenue

SO189PX

Bitterne West

SO181LE

Norris Hill

SO181AZ

Rampart Road

SO181FW

Cobbett Road

SO181JG

Thorold Road

SO181LA

Appleton Road

SO181NQ

Manor Farm Road

SO189GD

Bitterne West

SO181GB

Whitworth Crescent

SO181BH

Bullar Road

SO181BP

Glenfield Avenue

SO181DH

Quayside Road

SO181FU

Cobden Avenue

SO181LL

Cobden Gardens

SO181UD

Manor Farm Road

SO184EP

Glenfield Avenue

SO184HE

Midanbury Lane

SO189NF

Bitterne West

SO181NR

Manor Farm Road

SO181UE

Parklands

SO184FH

Neva Road

SO142DE

Bitterne West

SO181ES

Clark Mews

SO181FQ

Cobden Avenue

SO181GQ

Harcourt Road

SO181LG

Bond Road

SO184EG

Huntly Way

SO147YG

Bitterne West

SO181AP

Bitterne West

SO181EG

Quayside Road

SO181LW

St Catherines Road

SO181NS

Nursery Road

SO184EW

Cobden Crescent

SO184EY

Mousehole Lane

SO184FL

Neva Road

SO184HD

Midanbury Lane

SO189QU

Bitterne West

SO147BJ

Above Bar Street

SO181DW

St Catherines Road

SO181FS

Cobden Avenue

SO181FT

Clark Mews

SO181GP

Harcourt Road

SO181LH

Bond Road

SO181LU

St Catherines Road

SO181NJ

Newton Road

SO181PN

Oak Tree Road

SO184PQ

Trent Close

SO189TE

Bitterne West

SO189ZZ

Civic Centre Road

SO181EB

Vespasian Road

SO181LP

Bond Road

SO181NL

Newton Road

SO181QB

Hawkeswood Road

SO181UH

Riverdene Place

SO181WT

Bitterne West

SO181ZA

Bitterne West

SO189QF

Bitterne West

SO184FN

Midanbury Crescent

SO184GU

Midanbury Lane

SO184HF

Midanbury Lane

SO184HT

Monastery Road

SO184QA

Witts Hill

SO189QR

Bitterne West

SO181JE

Dimond Hill

SO181LQ

Bond Road

SO181NW

Manor Farm Road

SO189HG

Bitterne West

SO189JS

Bitterne West

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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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