Postcode SO18 5BU is located in an urban city, within the Harefield ward of Southampton in the South East region , and forms part of the Harefield area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harefield is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is McArthur Park.
Harefield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Harefield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Harefield is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO18 5BU.
Harefield near SO18 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Harefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £645,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £342,500 |
| Flats | 33 | £147,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Harefield
In the SO18 5BU postcode area, located within Harefield, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Humble Plumb | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton, SO18 6LY | |
| 0.4 mi | Fox and Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton, SO18 6BP | |
| 0.5 mi | The Red Lion | Bitterne Road, Southampton, SO18 5EF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.