Postcode SO18 5QA 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 moderate crime levels, with around 38.4 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is McArthur Park.
Bitterne East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Bitterne East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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 0 ft away from SO18 5QA.
Bitterne East near SO18 5QA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | McArthur Park | Small | Walking directions to McArthur Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bentley Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Bentley Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chartwell Green | Small | Walking directions to Chartwell Green |
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 5QA postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO18 5QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 149-153 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 134 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Let's Go Local | 51 Melchet Road, Southampton, SO18 5GW | Walking directions to Let's Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 3 High Street, Eastleigh, SO30 3AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Alpine News & Food | 1 Vanguard Road, Southampton, SO18 2EQ | Walking directions to Alpine News & Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.