Postcode report
Is SO14 0RD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SO14 0RD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO14 0RD is a postcode in Bargate, Southampton, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO14 0RD, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO14 0RD are schools and education and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SO14 0RD is based on Southampton 033 Census 2021. It covers 8,741 residents, 10,947 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 25, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 15% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 40% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near SO14 0RD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 27 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO14 0RD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO14 0RD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SO14 0RD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 60 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SO14 0RD
Is SO14 0RD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SO14 0RD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SO14 0RD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SO14 0RD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SO14 0RD?
LocaleIQ matched SO14 0RD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO14 0RD?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 27 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO14 0RD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 60 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.