Postcode SO18 5RH is located in an urban city, within the West End South area of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Lowford area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowford is £65,112 per year. The median sale price in West End South is £310,000 (around £355 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £218,750 and £411,250. The nearest station is Hedge End, about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bentley Green Park.
Lowford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,225 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Lowford has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 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 83 ft away from SO18 5RH.
Lowford near SO18 5RH 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bentley Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Bentley Green Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £355 per square foot) in West End South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,500 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £512,500 | £370 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £315,000 | £370 |
| Terraced | 20 | £262,000 | £395 |
| Flats | 22 | £150,000 | £301 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £139,975 | £254,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £357,500 | £155,000 | £250,000 | £218,000 |
| 2018 | £376,250 | £140,000 | £254,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £381,500 | £138,000 | £255,000 | £218,500 |
| 2020 | £418,500 | £140,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £142,000 | £267,250 | £237,750 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £151,000 | £300,000 | £260,000 |
| 2023 | £468,000 | £142,125 | £316,000 | £262,000 |
| 2024 | £462,500 | £155,000 | £310,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £497,500 | £154,250 | £315,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £525,000 | £165,000 | £327,500 | £262,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305 | £276 | £266 | £285 |
| 2017 | £324 | £287 | £310 | £336 |
| 2018 | £325 | £292 | £285 | £350 |
| 2019 | £335 | £260 | £282 | £339 |
| 2020 | £324 | £290 | £301 | £357 |
| 2021 | £348 | £294 | £330 | £358 |
| 2022 | £394 | £299 | £397 | £423 |
| 2023 | £364 | £304 | £362 | £413 |
| 2024 | £358 | £307 | £378 | £410 |
| 2025 | £371 | £317 | £361 | £420 |
| 2026 | £364 | £293 | £396 | £385 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 5RH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 6, Haselfoot Gardens, Southampton, SO30 3DA | Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 27, Bramdean Road, Southampton, SO18 5HW | Flats | Leasehold | £193,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Ashdene, Moorhill Road, Southampton, SO30 3AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Telegraph Cottage, Moorhill Road, Southampton, SO30 3AZ | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 6, Priestwood Close, Southampton, SO18 5RN | Terraced | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the SO18 5RH postcode area, located within Lowford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Woodlands Community College | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. | |
Woodlands Community College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2022
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kanes Hill Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
Kanes Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2022
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Thornhill Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Thornhill Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO18 5RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Three Diamonds | Minstead Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5JH | Walking directions to Three Diamonds |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 68 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO18 5RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Andrew Berry
West End South - Elected 7 May 2026
Liz Jarvis
Eastleigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO18 5RH records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SO18 5RH in West End South is £310,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SO18 5RH, including Woodlands Community College (Good), Kanes Hill Primary School (Good) and Thornhill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SO18 5RH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eastleigh covering SO18 5RH is Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Andrew Berry (Liberal Democrats).