Bitterne Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1DN is located in the Peartree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bitterne Road, Southampton, SO18 1DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5RS, SO18 5RR, SO18 1DR, SO19 7RD, SO19 4DW, SO19 7RB, SO19 4DU, SO19 7BY, SO18 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 1DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.5% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 37.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 47.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 53.8% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 33.2% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SO18 1DN this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 17.7% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 34.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89% | 81.4% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 79.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 79.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bitterne Road was 636.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 510.1% higher than the Peartree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bitterne Road has the highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Peartree and the 16th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 338.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 359 Bitterne Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-10-28 | £520,242 |
| 359 Bitterne Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-03-06 | £508,183 |
| 357A Bitterne Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2003-06-17 | £333,448 |
| 357A Bitterne Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1998-01-23 | £623,067 |
SO18 1DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey's Shack | 373 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 132 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 329 yd | |
| Scooperb | 108 Spring Road, Southampton | 897 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 986 yd | |
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 248 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 474 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 635 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill | 355 Bitterne Road, Southampton | 1 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 73 yd | |
| Sams and King Chef | 7 West End Road, Bitterne | 73 yd | |
| Asia Wok | 13 West End Road, Bitterne | 73 yd | |
| The Little Fryer | 17 West End Road, Bitterne | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 103 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 269 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 - 104 Spring Road, Southampton | 676 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 196 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Itchen College Sports Centre MIDDLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Merryoak Community Centre ACACIA ROAD | 1,053 yd | |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.