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Bitterne West

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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

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

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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
Detached22£368,750
Flats39£150,000
Semi-Detached29£340,000
Terraced8£320,000

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

SO189LQ

Bitterne West

SO140HW

Bitterne West

SO181DY

Hawkeswood Road

SO181AE

Quayside Road

SO181AW

Englefield Road

SO181LR

Bond Road

SO184HW

Beech Avenue

SO143GH

Bitterne West

SO181DZ

Cobden Avenue

SO181EE

Bitterne West

SO184PP

Trent Close

SO181QY

Bullar Road

SO181DG

Bullar Road

SO181AX

Vespasian Road

SO181BT

Bullar Road

SO181DU

Vespasian Road

SO181EP

Quayside Road

SO181GU

Bullar Road

SO189QH

Bitterne West

SO184EU

Glenfield Avenue

SO184GY

Midanbury Lane

SO189TQ

Bitterne West

SO181EN

Quayside Road

SO181JY

Hillside Avenue

SO181LX

Ash Tree Road

SO184FQ

Avon Road

SO184HR

Beech Avenue

SO181AQ

Bitterne Road

SO181BF

Whitworth Road

SO181EH

Vespasian Road

SO184EX

Cobden Crescent

SO184JR

Cobden Avenue

SO189TU

Bitterne West

SO189PH

Bitterne West

SO181AS

Rampart Road

SO181AU

Bitterne West

SO181BN

Bitterne West

SO181HH

Cobbett Road

SO181HJ

Bullar Road

SO184EE

Maple Road

SO181AN

Englefield Road

SO189PN

Bitterne West

SO181LY

Ash Tree Road

SO181RE

Hawkeswood Road

SO184EF

Maple Road

SO184PR

Trent Road

SO181AH

Steuart Road

SO181AT

Rampart Road

SO181LD

Hillside Avenue

SO184EZ

Cobden Crescent

SO184GP

Midanbury Lane

SO184HB

Midanbury Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.