Postcode SO18 2EL is located in an urban city, within the Harefield ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bitterne East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bitterne East is £51,375 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is McArthur Park.
Bitterne East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bitterne East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bitterne East is £51,375 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from SO18 2EL.
Bitterne East near SO18 2EL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | McArthur Park | Small | Walking directions to McArthur Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Triangle | Small | Walking directions to The Triangle |
| 0.3 mi | The Island | Small | Walking directions to The Island |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Harefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £337,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £146,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harefield
In the SO18 2EL postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Alpine News & Food | 1 Vanguard Road, Southampton, SO18 2EQ | Walking directions to Alpine News & Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 134 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 149-153 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier SNA Supermarket | 1 Midanbury Broadway, Southampton, SO18 4QD | Walking directions to Premier SNA Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton, SO18 4QA | Walking directions to Tesco 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.