Postcode SO18 5QF 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 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 5QF.
Bitterne East near SO18 5QF 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 5QF postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spice Garden | 43 Melchet Road, Southampton, SO18 5GW | |
| 0.3 mi | Full House | 41 Melchet Road, Southampton, SO18 5GW | |
| 0.3 mi | The Coffee Shop Cafe | Hatley Road, Southampton, SO18 6PA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.