Postcode SO18 1LX 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.3 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Park.
Bitterne West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,708 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Bitterne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO18 1LX.
Bitterne West near SO18 1LX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| 0.7 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| 0.9 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 1LX postcode area, located within Bitterne West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 1LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 11 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 12-18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 113a St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 157,159 Oaktree Road, Southampton, SO18 1PB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.