Postcode SO18 1JW is located in an urban city, within the Bitterne Park ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Townhill Park area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Townhill Park is £57,316 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Park.
Townhill Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,235 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Townhill Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Townhill Park is £57,316 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SO18 1JW.
Townhill Park near SO18 1JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| 0.9 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| 0.9 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Bitterne Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £732,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £344,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £168,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £328,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bitterne Park
In the SO18 1JW postcode area, located within Townhill Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 1JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 157,159 Oaktree Road, Southampton, SO18 1PB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton, SO18 4QA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express | 11 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sai Arrow News | Forest Hills Drive, Southampton, SO18 2GA | Walking directions to Sai Arrow News |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.