Postcode SO18 2ET is located in an urban city, within the Bitterne Park ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bitterne East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bitterne East is £51,375 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is McArthur Park.
Bitterne East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Bitterne East has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.5% 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 7 ft away from SO18 2ET.
Bitterne East near SO18 2ET 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | McArthur Park | Small | Walking directions to McArthur Park |
| 0.2 mi | Chartwell Green | Small | Walking directions to Chartwell Green |
| 0.2 mi | The Triangle | Small | Walking directions to The Triangle |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 2ET.
In the SO18 2ET postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 2ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alpine News & Food | 1 Vanguard Road, Southampton, SO18 2EQ | Walking directions to Alpine News & Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 149-153 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 134 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for SO18 2ET, 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 2ET records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SO18 2ET in Bitterne East is £285,500 (about £320 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SO18 2ET, including Moorlands Primary School (Good), Townhill Infant School (Good) and Townhill Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SO18 2ET scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,023 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 2ET 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.