How deprived is Itchen?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 7865 of 32844 in country).

What home types are most common in Itchen?

Housing mix: semi-detached 31.6%, terraced 29.2%.

How many households are in Itchen?

There are 3,455 households in Itchen

What are house prices in Itchen?

Based on 92 recent sales, the median price is £275,000.

What's the average income in Itchen?

Average resident income is about £43,300 per year.

How much social housing is near Itchen?

About 20.8% across the Itchen area.

What are prices by property type in Itchen?

Latest medians: Detached £310,000, Semi-detached £306,000, Terraced £275,000, Flats £138,000.

Crime level in Itchen is high with about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the Itchen population and density?

Itchen population is 8,126 with density 6154.7 per km².

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Q: What schools in Itchen and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Itchen: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Southampton / Itchen

About

The Itchen area is located in the eastern part of Southampton, centered around the River Itchen. It includes residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, and green spaces. The river itself is a key feature, supporting local wildlife and providing a focal point for recreation. The area has a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to modern developments, catering to a range of residents.

Itchen is home to several parks, including Riverside Park, which offers walking trails and riverside views. The area also has strong transport links, with the M27 motorway nearby and regular bus services. Historically, Itchen was known for shipbuilding, and remnants of its industrial past can still be seen. Today, it serves as a practical residential and working hub within Southampton.

Area overview

On average Itchen has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Itchen is £43,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Itchen: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

20.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Itchen Population

8,126

Population density

6,154.7 per km²

Demographics

British

6,751

83.09%

Other White

623

7.67%

Indian

119

1.46%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.22%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.82%

Total population: 8,125

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,127

32.62%

Private landlord or letting agency

762

22.05%

Owns outright

729

21.1%

Social rents from council

459

13.29%

Other social rented

273

7.9%

Total households: 3,455

Property prices in Itchen

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Itchen area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £402,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£310,000	£280,000	£300,000	£345,000	£390,600
Flats	19	£138,000	£85,300	£116,500	£163,500	£281,500
Semi-Detached	30	£306,000	£205,150	£248,625	£337,500	£371,000
Terraced	38	£275,000	£208,250	£243,125	£292,375	£315,225

10 years price trend in Itchen

All postcodes in Itchen

SO192PF

Loane Road

SO192PL

Rosoman Road

SO197GW

Defender Road

SO197QS

Merryoak Road

SO198RX

Bracklesham Close

SO192DJ

Garton Road

SO192EL

Ludlow Road

SO192FN

Knighton Road

SO192FT

Leighton Road

SO192PE

Loane Road

SO192HB

Seaward Gardens

SO192PB

Pinegrove Road

SO192ED

Sholing Road

SO192FU

Leighton Road

SO192HJ

Mortimer Road

SO197SP

Mitchell Close

SO197QQ

Merryoak Road

SO197SA

Lavender Close

SO192EG

Sholing Road

SO192EN

Ludlow Road

SO192ES

Ludlow Road

SO192HP

Radstock Road

SO192RG

Pinegrove Road

SO192HY

Jameson Road

SO199BA

Bridge Road

SO199RN

Itchen

SO192HD

Mortimer Road

SO192RU

Pinegrove Road

SO197JZ

Merryoak Green

SO197QR

Merryoak Road

SO198SR

Bracklesham Close

SO192HG

Mortimer Road

SO192FJ

Knighton Road

SO192PD

Pinegrove Road

SO197DE

Laurel Close

SO197GE

Wharncliffe Road

SO197RJ

Lower Vicarage Road

SO197RT

Peartree Road

SO192EP

Wodehouse Road

SO192EQ

Knighton Road

SO192FF

Bishops Road

SO192GA

Millais Road

SO192NX

Spring Road

SO192EE

Sholing Road

SO192FP

Knighton Road

SO192PU

Millers Pond Gardens

SO197DF

Hazel Road

SO197GT

Ailsa Lane

SO197LA

Acacia Road

SO192DN

Peveril Road

SO192DS

Manor Road South

SO192FS

Leighton Road

SO192HW

Cecil Road

SO197QP

Merryoak Road

SO192EH

Sholing Road

SO192FQ

Peveril Road

SO192HN

Radstock Road

SO192HX

Cecil Road

SO197DB

Hill Street

SO197GP

Bridge Road

SO197LL

Magnolia Road

SO197LN

Magnolia Road

SO197QT

Bridge Road

SO197RF

Mitchell Close

SO197SD

Acacia Road

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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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