Postcode SO18 2BE 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Townhill Park is £57,316 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is McArthur Park.
Townhill Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Townhill Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from SO18 2BE.
Townhill Park near SO18 2BE 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | McArthur Park | Small | Walking directions to McArthur Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chartwell Green | Small | Walking directions to Chartwell Green |
| 0.3 mi | The Triangle | Small | Walking directions to The Triangle |
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 2BE postcode area, located within Townhill Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 2BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier SNA Supermarket | 1 Midanbury Broadway, Southampton, SO18 4QD | Walking directions to Premier SNA Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton, SO18 4QA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Alpine News & Food | 1 Vanguard Road, Southampton, SO18 2EQ | Walking directions to Alpine News & Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 149-153 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 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.