Postcode report
Is SO14 7AS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SO14 7AS: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO14 7AS is a postcode in Bitterne Park, Southampton, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO14 7AS, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO14 7AS are housing and jobs, while property market signals 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 7AS is based on Southampton 014 Census 2021. It covers 8,316 residents, 5,759 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 9% 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 4/10.
For property prices near SO14 7AS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 6 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO14 7AS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 7AS 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 7AS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 58 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 7AS
Is SO14 7AS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% 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 7AS?
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 7AS?
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 7AS?
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 7AS?
LocaleIQ matched SO14 7AS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO14 7AS?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 6 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO14 7AS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 58 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.