Postcode SO18 5BR is located in an urban city, within the West End South ward of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Lowford area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lowford is £65,112 per year. The nearest station is Hedge End located about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lowford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Lowford has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lowford is £65,112 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from SO18 5BR.
Lowford near SO18 5BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hedge End located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in West End South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £770,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £509,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £163,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £316,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £258,500 |
10 year median price trend in West End South
In the SO18 5BR postcode area, located within Lowford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 5BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 68 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Three Diamonds | Minstead Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5JH | Walking directions to Three Diamonds |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Mr Local | 11 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TP | Walking directions to Mr Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1,3,5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Eastleigh 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.