Postcode SO18 1RB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 6.0% 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 1RB.
Bitterne West near SO18 1RB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| 0.5 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
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 1RB postcode area, located within Bitterne West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 123 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1AR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 12-18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Food Stop, Southampton Delicatessen | Bullar Road, Southampton, SO18 1GU | Walking directions to Food Stop, Southampton Delicatessen |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 6 Athelstan Road, Southampton, SO19 4DD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.