Postcode SO18 4ER is located in an urban city, within the Bitterne Park ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bitterne West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 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 Bitterne West is £58,940 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Freemantle Common.
Bitterne West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,536 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Bitterne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bitterne West is £58,940 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO18 4ER.
Bitterne West near SO18 4ER 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Freemantle Common | Large | Walking directions to Freemantle Common |
| 0.4 mi | McArthur Park | Small | Walking directions to McArthur Park |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £285,500 (about £320 per square foot) in Bitterne Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £367,000 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £312,500 | £337 |
| Terraced | 15 | £286,000 | £328 |
| Flats | 54 | £161,250 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £266,500 | £128,000 | £247,500 | £196,250 |
| 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 | £350,000 | £167,500 | £310,000 | £303,750 |
| 2026 | £414,500 | £157,500 | £353,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270 | £240 | £270 | £226 |
| 2017 | £284 | £246 | £271 | £229 |
| 2018 | £295 | £238 | £267 | £270 |
| 2019 | £307 | £269 | £264 | £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 | £367 | £264 | £330 | £328 |
| 2026 | £346 | £253 | £338 | £335 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 4ER.
In the SO18 4ER postcode area, located within Bitterne West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 4ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 412,414 Bitterne Road, Southampton, SO18 5RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Bitterne Village Premier Express | 415 Bitterne Village, Southampton, SO18 5EE | Walking directions to Bitterne Village Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 444 Bitterne Road, Southampton, SO18 5EF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Food Stop, Southampton Delicatessen | Bullar Road, Southampton, SO18 1GU | Walking directions to Food Stop, Southampton Delicatessen |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 6 Athelstan Road, Southampton, SO19 4DD | Walking directions to Premier |
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 4ER, 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 4ER records about 80 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SO18 4ER in Bitterne West is £285,500 (about £320 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SO18 4ER, including Beechwood Junior School (Outstanding), Glenfield Infant School (Good) and Yarrow Heights School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO18 4ER is Bitterne, about 806 m away.
SO18 4ER scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,536 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 4ER is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Webb (Labour Party).
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.