Postcode SO18 1JG is located in an urban city, within the Bitterne Park ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bitterne West area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bitterne West is £58,940 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Park.
Bitterne West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Bitterne West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 road, approximately 166 ft away from SO18 1JG.
Bitterne West near SO18 1JG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| 0.8 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Bitterne Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 55 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £286,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bitterne Park
In the SO18 1JG postcode area, located within Bitterne West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 1JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton, SO18 4QA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier SNA Supermarket | 1 Midanbury Broadway, Southampton, SO18 4QD | Walking directions to Premier SNA Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 12-18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 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 1JG, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.