Postcode SO18 2JQ 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 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, 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 96.7 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SO18 2JQ.
Swaythling near SO18 2JQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Octavia Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Octavia Road Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Swaythling Station Wildlife Garden | Small | Walking directions to Swaythling Station Wildlife Garden |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £282,750 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £257,750 |
10 year median price trend in Swaythling
In the SO18 2JQ postcode area, located within Swaythling, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.