Postcode SO18 1BG is located in an urban city, within the Peartree ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bitterne South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bitterne South is £60,300 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bitterne South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Bitterne South has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bitterne South is £60,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from SO18 1BG.
Bitterne South near SO18 1BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bitterne located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| 0.6 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Peartree area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £362,500 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £300,000 | £314 |
| Terraced | 56 | £256,500 | £311 |
| Flats | 31 | £155,000 | £278 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £309,950 | £130,750 | £230,000 | £203,000 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £135,000 | £234,000 | £201,000 |
| 2018 | £292,500 | £137,500 | £249,000 | £223,000 |
| 2019 | £302,000 | £135,000 | £245,000 | £202,500 |
| 2020 | £317,500 | £129,500 | £258,000 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | £328,000 | £141,000 | £265,000 | £217,250 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £152,250 | £311,750 | £258,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £160,500 | £310,000 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £347,500 | £155,000 | £304,365 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £139,000 | £301,250 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £331,666 | £165,500 | £310,000 | £268,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £228 | £227 | £230 |
| 2017 | £252 | £248 | £241 | £241 |
| 2018 | £274 | £248 | £262 | £256 |
| 2019 | £280 | £232 | £253 | £240 |
| 2020 | £284 | £250 | £261 | £244 |
| 2021 | £304 | £262 | £280 | £270 |
| 2022 | £337 | £273 | £308 | £310 |
| 2023 | £320 | £276 | £324 | £292 |
| 2024 | £339 | £276 | £310 | £292 |
| 2025 | £346 | £269 | £325 | £300 |
| 2026 | £323 | £281 | £314 | £334 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 1BG.
In the SO18 1BG postcode area, located within Bitterne South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 1BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 6 Athelstan Road, Southampton, SO19 4DD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Food Stop, Southampton Delicatessen | Bullar Road, Southampton, SO18 1GU | Walking directions to Food Stop, Southampton Delicatessen |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 123 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1AR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 12-18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Express | 11 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN | Walking directions to Premier Express |
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 SO18 1BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Soham Bandyopadhyay
Peartree - Elected 7 May 2026
Darren Paffey
Southampton Itchen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO18 1BG records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around SO18 1BG in Bitterne South is £274,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SO18 1BG, including Bitterne Manor Primary School (Outstanding), Beechwood Junior School (Outstanding) and Yarrow Heights School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO18 1BG is Bitterne, about 111 m away.
SO18 1BG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen covering SO18 1BG is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Soham Bandyopadhyay (Reform UK).
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.