Postcode SO18 5EQ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bitterne East is £51,375 per year. The nearest station is Bitterne located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is McArthur Park.
Bitterne East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Bitterne East has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% 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 per household in Bitterne East is £51,375 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from SO18 5EQ.
Bitterne East near SO18 5EQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | McArthur Park | Small | Walking directions to McArthur Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Harefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £337,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £146,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harefield
In the SO18 5EQ postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 5EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | Angel Crescent, Southampton, SO18 5EE | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.2 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 444 Bitterne Road East, Southampton, SO19 7LW | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 444 Bitterne Road, Southampton, SO18 5EF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Bitterne Village Premier Express | 415 Bitterne Village, Southampton, SO18 5EE | Walking directions to Bitterne Village Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 412,414 Bitterne Road, Southampton, SO18 5RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.