Postcode SO18 1NX 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Townhill Park is £57,316 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 0.8% 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 12 ft away from SO18 1NX.
Townhill Park near SO18 1NX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| 0.8 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| 0.9 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £285,500 (about £320 per square foot) in Bitterne Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £367,000 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £312,500 | £337 |
| Terraced | 15 | £286,000 | £328 |
| Flats | 54 | £161,250 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £266,500 | £128,000 | £247,500 | £196,250 |
| 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 | £350,000 | £167,500 | £310,000 | £303,750 |
| 2026 | £414,500 | £157,500 | £353,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270 | £240 | £270 | £226 |
| 2017 | £284 | £246 | £271 | £229 |
| 2018 | £295 | £238 | £267 | £270 |
| 2019 | £307 | £269 | £264 | £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 | £367 | £264 | £330 | £328 |
| 2026 | £346 | £253 | £338 | £335 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 1NX.
In the SO18 1NX postcode area, located within Townhill Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 1NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 157,159 Oaktree Road, Southampton, SO18 1PB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Central | 498-500;498A First Floor Flat Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SP | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Gucio | 488;488A Basement Flat Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SP | Walking directions to Gucio |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 505 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2TH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN | Walking directions to Spar |
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 1NX, 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 1NX records about 69 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SO18 1NX in Townhill Park is £285,500 (about £320 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SO18 1NX, including Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Outstanding), Bitterne Park School (Good) and Portswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO18 1NX is Swaythling, about 1,155 m away.
SO18 1NX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,235 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 1NX is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Webb (Labour Party).
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.