Postcode report
SO14 5BF Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Southampton
About SO14 5BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO14 5BF is a postcode in Bevois, Southampton, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO14 5BF, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO14 5BF are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity 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 5BF is based on Southampton 022 Census 2021. It covers 11,609 residents, 7,449 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 27, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 22% owner-occupied, 52% privately rented, 25% 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 1/10.
For property prices near SO14 5BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 18 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO14 5BF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 5BF 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 5BF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 54 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 5BF
Is SO14 5BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% 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 5BF?
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 5BF?
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 5BF?
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 5BF?
LocaleIQ matched SO14 5BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO14 5BF?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 18 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO14 5BF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 54 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.