Postcode SO18 2JP is located in an urban city, within the Swaythling ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Swaythling area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.
Swaythling has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Swaythling has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 209 ft away from SO18 2JP.
Swaythling near SO18 2JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| 1 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.5 mi | Portswood Rec | Small | Walking directions to Portswood Rec |
| 0.5 mi | Octavia Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Octavia Road Open Space |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,394,125.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £368,000 | £431 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £354,750 | £341 |
| Terraced | 27 | £260,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 7 | £150,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £118,950 | £241,050 | £199,975 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £141,000 | £263,000 | £197,500 |
| 2018 | £310,750 | £145,000 | £260,000 | £217,000 |
| 2019 | £357,500 | £130,500 | £256,750 | £211,100 |
| 2020 | £316,500 | £158,250 | £254,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | £325,500 | £150,000 | £275,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £146,500 | £312,000 | £257,750 |
| 2023 | £377,500 | £130,000 | £282,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £403,750 | £170,000 | £285,000 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £391,500 | £153,750 | £352,250 | £251,500 |
| 2026 | £352,500 | £141,000 | £420,000 | £258,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323 | £223 | £252 | £220 |
| 2017 | £275 | £246 | £268 | £246 |
| 2018 | £271 | £253 | £267 | £248 |
| 2019 | £301 | £208 | £277 | £242 |
| 2020 | £301 | £244 | £267 | £252 |
| 2021 | £334 | £205 | £298 | £264 |
| 2022 | £329 | £257 | £319 | £304 |
| 2023 | £394 | £258 | £325 | £303 |
| 2024 | £308 | £275 | £322 | £297 |
| 2025 | £404 | £251 | £339 | £296 |
| 2026 | £461 | £252 | £358 | £285 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 2JP.
In the SO18 2JP postcode area, located within Swaythling, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 2JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greenwoods | 16 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JH | Walking directions to Greenwoods |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Thomas Lewis Way, Southampton, SO17 3ED | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.2 mi | Central | 498-500;498A First Floor Flat Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SP | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.2 mi | Gucio | 488;488A Basement Flat Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 3SP | Walking directions to Gucio |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 54,56,58 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JF | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 2JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Walsh
Swaythling - Elected 7 May 2026
Caroline Nokes
Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO18 2JP records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SO18 2JP in Swaythling is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SO18 2JP, including Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Outstanding), Portswood Primary School (Good) and Mansbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO18 2JP is Swaythling, about 675 m away.
SO18 2JP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,123 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO18 2JP is Caroline Nokes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Walsh (Liberal Democrats).
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.