Postcode SO18 1DU is located in an urban city, within the Bitterne Park area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bitterne West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bitterne West is £58,940 per year. The median sale price in Bitterne Park is £285,000 (around £318 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Bitterne, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lawn road recreational park.
Bitterne West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,518 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Bitterne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bitterne West is £58,940 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 256 ft away from SO18 1DU.
Bitterne West near SO18 1DU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| 0.3 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lawn road recreational park | Small | Walking directions to Lawn road recreational park |
| 0.4 mi | Lawn road open space | Small | Walking directions to Lawn road open space |
Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Bitterne Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £370,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £325,000 | £340 |
| Terraced | 16 | £271,250 | £312 |
| Flats | 61 | £157,500 | £258 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267,000 | £129,750 | £248,000 | £198,750 |
| 2017 | £277,500 | £132,000 | £258,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £269,950 | £140,000 | £267,250 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £304,000 | £165,000 | £260,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | £319,000 | £145,000 | £278,500 | £221,500 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £156,000 | £282,500 | £252,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £170,000 | £315,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £170,000 | £297,500 | £264,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £169,500 | £325,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £344,000 | £165,000 | £310,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £145,000 | £347,500 | £267,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286 | £234 | £266 | £238 |
| 2017 | £284 | £246 | £270 | £229 |
| 2018 | £295 | £238 | £267 | £270 |
| 2019 | £307 | £269 | £261 | £236 |
| 2020 | £295 | £235 | £293 | £248 |
| 2021 | £338 | £261 | £289 | £289 |
| 2022 | £372 | £295 | £317 | £288 |
| 2023 | £375 | £273 | £319 | £312 |
| 2024 | £368 | £269 | £333 | £298 |
| 2025 | £374 | £262 | £330 | £328 |
| 2026 | £350 | £255 | £345 | £315 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 1DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 14, Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1BA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, Vespasian Quay, 37A, Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1EB | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 7, Englefield Road, Southampton, SO18 1AW | Detached | Freehold | £352,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Flat 16, Vespasian Court, 52, Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1EH | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 21, Chafen Road, Southampton, SO18 1BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the SO18 1DU postcode area, located within Bitterne West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Denys Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2015. | |
St Denys Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2015
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Yarrow Heights School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Yarrow Heights School ratingInspection information
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO18 1DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 123 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1AR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 6 Athelstan Road, Southampton, SO19 4DD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Food Stop, Southampton Delicatessen | Bullar Road, Southampton, SO18 1GU | Walking directions to Food Stop, Southampton Delicatessen |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 113a St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | St Deny's Convenience Store | 113 St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FS | Walking directions to St Deny's Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO18 1DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Webb
Bitterne Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Darren Paffey
Southampton Itchen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO18 1DU records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SO18 1DU in Bitterne Park is £285,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SO18 1DU, including Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School (Good), St Denys Primary School (Good) and Yarrow Heights School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO18 1DU is Bitterne, about 342 m away.
SO18 1DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,518 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 1DU is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Webb (Labour Party).