Postcode SO14 5SW is located in an urban city, within the Bevois ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Newtown & Nicholstown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newtown & Nicholstown is £41,131 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newtown & Nicholstown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Newtown & Nicholstown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newtown & Nicholstown is £41,131 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from SO14 5SW.
Newtown & Nicholstown near SO14 5SW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bitterne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| 0.8 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| 0.9 mi | Woolston | N/A | Walking directions to Woolston |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Bevois area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,394,125.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £370,000 | £285 |
| Detached | 2 | £362,500 | £290 |
| Terraced | 55 | £238,000 | £287 |
| Flats | 23 | £160,000 | £295 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £121,000 | £232,500 | £209,500 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £178,975 | £248,975 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £294,000 | £187,450 | £235,000 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £299,950 | £154,000 | £245,250 | £198,250 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £185,000 | £299,000 | £214,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £185,000 | £266,750 | £221,750 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £187,625 | £320,000 | £236,250 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £195,000 | £263,750 | £237,100 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £220,000 | £289,000 | £237,250 |
| 2025 | — | £165,000 | £292,500 | £249,000 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | £196,250 | £435,000 | £238,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £223 | £234 | £256 |
| 2017 | £269 | £294 | £262 | £230 |
| 2018 | £293 | £297 | £247 | £227 |
| 2019 | £340 | £219 | £215 | £221 |
| 2020 | £244 | £323 | £290 | £239 |
| 2021 | £266 | £311 | £229 | £253 |
| 2022 | £361 | £341 | £298 | £265 |
| 2023 | £338 | £323 | £250 | £277 |
| 2024 | £325 | £329 | £294 | £274 |
| 2025 | — | £295 | £317 | £279 |
| 2026 | £290 | £307 | £285 | £321 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO14 5SW.
In the SO14 5SW postcode area, located within Newtown & Nicholstown, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO14 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Cable Street, Southampton, SO14 0QL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Dallas Stores | Northam Road, Southampton, SO14 0QF | Walking directions to Dallas Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Yau Brothers and Company Limited | Princes Street, Southampton, SO14 5RP | Walking directions to Yau Brothers and Company Limited |
| 0.3 mi | International Foods | Derby Road, Southampton, SO14 0DQ | Walking directions to International Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Biedronka | St Marks Road, Southampton, SO14 0NW | Walking directions to Biedronka |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO14 5SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Kenny
Bevois - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO14 5SW records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SO14 5SW in Newtown & Nicholstown is £230,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SO14 5SW, including Maytree Nursery and Infants' School (Requires improvement), Mount Pleasant Junior School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO14 5SW is Bitterne, about 1,168 m away.
SO14 5SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,890 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO14 5SW is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Kenny (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.