Postcode SO18 2EY 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.7 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Chartwell Green.
Bitterne East has a very 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.7 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from SO18 2EY.
Bitterne East near SO18 2EY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chartwell Green | Small | Walking directions to Chartwell Green |
| 0.3 mi | The Triangle | Small | Walking directions to The Triangle |
| 0.3 mi | The Island | Small | Walking directions to The Island |
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 2EY postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 2EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Wessex Road, Southampton, SO18 3RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Alpine News & Food | 1 Vanguard Road, Southampton, SO18 2EQ | Walking directions to Alpine News & Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier SNA Supermarket | 1 Midanbury Broadway, Southampton, SO18 4QD | Walking directions to Premier SNA Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 149-153 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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.