Postcode SO18 3LE is located in an urban city, within the West End South area of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the West End & Chartwell Green area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.9 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 West End & Chartwell Green is £56,550 per year. The median sale price in West End South is £310,000 (around £355 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £218,750 and £411,250. The nearest station is Swaythling, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Barnsland Park.
West End & Chartwell Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,208 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
West End & Chartwell Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West End & Chartwell Green is £56,550 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SO18 3LE.
West End & Chartwell Green near SO18 3LE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Barnsland Park | Small | Walking directions to Barnsland Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chartwell Green | Small | Walking directions to Chartwell Green |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £355 per square foot) in West End South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,500 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £512,500 | £370 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £315,000 | £370 |
| Terraced | 20 | £262,000 | £395 |
| Flats | 22 | £150,000 | £301 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £139,975 | £254,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £357,500 | £155,000 | £250,000 | £218,000 |
| 2018 | £376,250 | £140,000 | £254,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £381,500 | £138,000 | £255,000 | £218,500 |
| 2020 | £418,500 | £140,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £142,000 | £267,250 | £237,750 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £151,000 | £300,000 | £260,000 |
| 2023 | £468,000 | £142,125 | £316,000 | £262,000 |
| 2024 | £462,500 | £155,000 | £310,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £497,500 | £154,250 | £315,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £525,000 | £165,000 | £327,500 | £262,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305 | £276 | £266 | £285 |
| 2017 | £324 | £287 | £310 | £336 |
| 2018 | £325 | £292 | £285 | £350 |
| 2019 | £335 | £260 | £282 | £339 |
| 2020 | £324 | £290 | £301 | £357 |
| 2021 | £348 | £294 | £330 | £358 |
| 2022 | £394 | £299 | £397 | £423 |
| 2023 | £364 | £304 | £362 | £413 |
| 2024 | £358 | £307 | £378 | £410 |
| 2025 | £371 | £317 | £361 | £420 |
| 2026 | £364 | £293 | £396 | £385 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 3LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 48, Thames Close, Southampton, SO18 3LE | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 23, Thames Close, Southampton, SO18 3LD | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 1, Thames Close, Southampton, SO18 3LD | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 8, Arun Road, Southampton, SO18 3LB | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 12, Wylye Close, Southampton, SO18 3LF | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the SO18 3LE postcode area, located within West End & Chartwell Green, there are 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Gregg School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 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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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO18 3LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Thames Close, Eastleigh, SO18 3LD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Wessex Road, Southampton, SO18 3RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 3 High Street, Eastleigh, SO30 3AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Newsagent | Meggeson Avenue, Southampton, SO18 2FN | Walking directions to Newsagent |
Annual council tax rates for Eastleigh 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 3LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Andrew Berry
West End South - Elected 7 May 2026
Liz Jarvis
Eastleigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO18 3LE records about 91 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SO18 3LE in West End South is £310,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SO18 3LE, including Townhill Junior School (Good), The Gregg School and Townhill Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SO18 3LE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,208 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eastleigh covering SO18 3LE is Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Andrew Berry (Liberal Democrats).