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Bitterne West

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About

Bitterne West sits on the eastern bank of the River Itchen, north of the city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes. Local shopping is centred on the precinct near Bitterne Road, providing everyday essentials for the community.

The area's geography is defined by the river, with paths leading to the shore and the floating bridge crossing to Woolston. A notable local landmark is the former Bitterne Manor site, the location of the Roman settlement of Clausentum, with some earthworks still visible near the riverbank.

Area overview

On average Bitterne West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 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 per household in Bitterne West is £58,940 per year. There are 3 schools in Bitterne West: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bitterne West is home to around 8,318 people, with a population density of about 5,759.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bitterne West Population
8,318
Population density
5,759.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.39(+19%)
Shoplifting
10.7(+33%)
Vehicle crime
7.69(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.65(-51%)
Public order
5.05(-17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,544
37.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,225
18.18%
No qualifications
911
13.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
897
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
619
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,740

Housing

Housing tenure

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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Bitterne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £732,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bitterne West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£380,000
Flats33£150,000
Semi-Detached28£340,000
Terraced6£312,500

10 years median price trend in Bitterne West

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

All postcodes in Bitterne West

SO181BZ

Quayside Road

SO181UR

Cobbett Road

SO189JS

Bitterne Park

SO189JY

Bitterne Park

SO181QW

Bitterne Park

SO181EQ

Quayside Road

SO181FX

Cobden Avenue

SO181GA

Whitworth Crescent

SO181GS

Bullar Road

SO181JD

Burnett Close

SO181JZ

Hillside Avenue

SO181QN

Bitterne Park

SO181UA

Bullar Road

SO189TT

Bitterne Park

SO189NL

Bitterne Park

SO140FL

Bitterne Park

SO181BA

Vespasian Road

SO181FZ

The Triangle

SO189PE

Bitterne Park

SO189RA

Bitterne Park

SO181PQ

Manor Farm Road

SO181QD

Hawkeswood Road

SO140ZA

Bitterne Park

SO181AB

Hawkeswood Road

SO181JN

Sandringham Road

SO184GX

Midanbury Lane

SO181HN

Coleson Road

SO181JL

Sandringham Road

SO181RD

Cobbett Road

SO147AY

Bitterne Park

SO181AJ

Steuart Road

SO181HZ

Thorold Road

SO181LJ

St Catherines Road

SO184FP

Avon Road

SO184HH

Dalmally Gardens

SO189LR

Bitterne Park

SO181GF

Whitworth Road

SO181JH

Norris Hill

SO184GW

Midanbury Lane

SO181DX

Rampart Road

SO181LB

Appleton Road

SO181NT

Manor Farm Road

SO184EN

Huntly Way

SO140TJ

Bitterne Park

SO181LN

Cobden Gardens

SO181ED

Vespasian Road

SO181JA

Lacon Close

SO189LA

Bitterne Park

SO184EH

Juniper Road

SO184HP

Midanbury Lane

SO184HS

Beech Avenue

SO181GR

Bullar Road

SO181JT

Dimond Road

SO181LS

St Catherines Road

SO181QP

Castle Road

SO184GZ

Midanbury Lane

SO181AF

Rampart Road

SO181AD

Quayside Road

SO181EL

Sandringham Road

SO181HL

Cobbett Road

SO184UF

Dalmally Gardens

SO181FP

Cobden Avenue

SO189QL

Bitterne Park

SO189TW

Bitterne Park

SO181JF

Dimond Hill

SO189LL

Bitterne Park

SO181GN

Harcourt Road

SO181GD

Whitworth Crescent

SO181GE

Whitworth Road

SO181GG

Macnaghten Road

SO181BX

Bullar Road

SO181LF

Dimond Close

SO181NN

Manor Farm Road

SO181NU

Manor Farm Road

SO184HX

Beech Avenue

SO189PB

Bitterne Park

SO147AS

Bitterne Park

SO181BJ

Bitterne Road West

SO181UG

Riverdene Place

SO181HA

Cobbett Road

SO181QA

Hawkeswood Road

SO184ER

Glenfield Avenue

SO189PG

Bitterne Park

SO189PZ

Bitterne Park

SO181HP

Cobbett Road

SO181JP

Dimond Road

SO181NP

Manor Farm Road

SO184JU

Beechwood Gardens

SO184TS

Beech Avenue

SO181EF

Bitterne Park

SO181FG

Cobden Avenue

SO181JJ

Sandringham Road

SO184EJ

Juniper Road

SO184HA

Midanbury Lane

SO181AE

Quayside Road

SO181AW

Englefield Road

SO181DY

Hawkeswood Road

SO181LR

Bond Road

SO181AY

Vespasian Road

SO181JQ

Dimond Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.