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Bitterne West

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
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8%
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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£360,000
Flats35£170,000
Semi-Detached30£343,250
Terraced9£320,000

10 years price trend in Bitterne West

All postcodes in Bitterne West

SO189JY

Bitterne West

SO189RR

Bitterne West

SO181BZ

Quayside Road

SO181QW

Bitterne West

SO181UR

Cobbett Road

SO189TT

Bitterne West

SO189NL

Bitterne West

SO181GA

Whitworth Crescent

SO181EQ

Quayside Road

SO181FX

Cobden Avenue

SO181GS

Bullar Road

SO181JD

Burnett Close

SO181JZ

Hillside Avenue

SO181QN

Bitterne West

SO181UA

Bullar Road

SO140FL

Bitterne West

SO189PE

Bitterne West

SO181BA

Vespasian Road

SO181FZ

Bitterne Park Triangle

SO181QD

Hawkeswood Road

SO181PQ

Manor Farm Road

SO189RA

Bitterne West

SO140ZA

Bitterne West

SO181AB

Hawkeswood Road

SO181HN

Coleson Road

SO181JL

Sandringham Road

SO181JN

Sandringham Road

SO181RD

Cobbett Road

SO184GX

Dell Road

SO147AY

Bitterne West

SO189LR

Bitterne West

SO181AJ

Steuart Road

SO181GF

Macnaghten Road

SO181HZ

Cobden Avenue

SO181JH

Norris Hill

SO181LJ

St Catherines Road

SO184FP

Avon Road

SO184GW

Castle Road

SO184HH

Dalmally Gardens

SO140TJ

Bitterne West

SO181DX

Rampart Road

SO181ED

Vespasian Road

SO181JA

Cobden Avenue

SO181LB

Appleton Road

SO181LN

Cobden Gardens

SO181NT

Manor Farm Road

SO184EH

Juniper Road

SO184EN

Huntly Way

SO184HP

Midanbury Lane

SO184HS

Beech Avenue

SO189LA

Bitterne West

SO181AD

Quayside Road

SO181AF

Rampart Road

SO181EL

Sandringham Road

SO181GR

Bullar Road

SO181HL

Cobbett Road

SO181JT

Dimond Road

SO181LS

St Catherines Road

SO181QP

Castle Road

SO184GZ

Midanbury Lane

SO184UF

Dalmally Gardens

SO189QL

Bitterne West

SO181FP

Cobden Avenue

SO181JF

Dimond Hill

SO189LL

Bitterne West

SO181GD

Harcourt Road

SO181GE

Whitworth Crescent

SO181GG

Macnaghten Road

SO181GN

Harcourt Road

SO189GY

Bitterne West

SO147AS

Bitterne West

SO189PB

Bitterne West

SO181BJ

Bitterne West

SO181BX

Bullar Road

SO181LF

Dimond Close

SO181NN

Bond Road

SO181NU

Manor Farm Road

SO181UG

Riverdene Place

SO184HX

Beech Avenue

SO189PG

Bitterne West

SO181HA

Cobbett Road

SO181HP

Cobbett Road

SO181JP

Dimond Road

SO189PZ

Bitterne West

SO181NP

Cobden Avenue

SO181QA

Hawkeswood Road

SO184ER

Glenfield Avenue

SO184JU

Beechwood Gardens

SO184TS

Beech Avenue

SO181FG

Cobden Avenue

SO181EF

Bitterne West

SO181AY

Town Quay

SO181JJ

Sandringham Road

SO181JQ

Dimond Close

SO181JR

Whitworth Road

SO181TY

Castle Road

SO184EJ

Juniper Road

SO184HA

Midanbury Lane

SO184RA

Cobbett Road

SO184TQ

Cobden Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.