Postcode SO18 4SH is located in an urban city, within the Harefield ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bitterne East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bitterne East is £43,900 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is McArthur Park.
Bitterne East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bitterne East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.5% 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 of residents in Bitterne East is £43,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from SO18 4SH.
Bitterne East near SO18 4SH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bitterne | N/A | Walking directions to Bitterne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | McArthur Park | Small | Walking directions to McArthur Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Triangle | Small | Walking directions to The Triangle |
| 0.4 mi | The Island | Small | Walking directions to The Island |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £272,750 in Harefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £322,500 |
| Flats | 37 | £147,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £271,500 |
10 year median price trend in Harefield
In the SO18 4SH postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 4SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 134 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Alpine News & Food | 1 Vanguard Road, Southampton, SO18 2EQ | Walking directions to Alpine News & Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 149-153 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.