Postcode SO18 2EY is located in an urban city, within the Bitterne Park area 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 median sale price in Bitterne Park is £285,000 (around £318 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Bitterne, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chartwell Green.
Bitterne East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,982 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% 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.
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 195 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Bitterne Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £370,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £325,000 | £340 |
| Terraced | 16 | £271,250 | £312 |
| Flats | 61 | £157,500 | £258 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267,000 | £129,750 | £248,000 | £198,750 |
| 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 | £344,000 | £165,000 | £310,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £145,000 | £347,500 | £267,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286 | £234 | £266 | £238 |
| 2017 | £284 | £246 | £270 | £229 |
| 2018 | £295 | £238 | £267 | £270 |
| 2019 | £307 | £269 | £261 | £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 | £374 | £262 | £330 | £328 |
| 2026 | £350 | £255 | £345 | £315 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 2EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2026 | 20, Culvery Gardens, Southampton, SO18 3ND | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 23, Culvery Gardens, Southampton, SO18 3ND | Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 15, Culvery Gardens, Southampton, SO18 3ND | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 23, Cerne Close, Southampton, SO18 3NG | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 5, Cerne Close, Southampton, SO18 3NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the SO18 2EY postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Townhill Infant School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
Townhill Infant School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Townhill Junior School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
Townhill Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Oct 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Gregg School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO18 2EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newsagent | Meggeson Avenue, Southampton, SO18 2FN | Walking directions to Newsagent |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO18 2EY, 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 2EY 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SO18 2EY in Bitterne Park is £285,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SO18 2EY, including Townhill Infant School (Good), Townhill Junior School (Good) and The Gregg School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SO18 2EY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,982 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 2EY is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Webb (Labour Party).