Postcode SO18 5SZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.3 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is McArthur Park.
Bitterne East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bitterne East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.7% 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 63 ft away from SO18 5SZ.
Bitterne East near SO18 5SZ 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 5SZ postcode area, located within Bitterne East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Moorlands Primary School | Foundation school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Glenfield Infant School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Harefield Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.