Postcode report
SO18 3PG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SO18 3PG: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO18 3PG 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 SO18 3PG, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO18 3PG are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 SO18 3PG is based on Eastleigh 009 Census 2021. It covers 11,327 residents, 933 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 8% 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 10/10.
For property prices near SO18 3PG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £203k from 52 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO18 3PG can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 6 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO18 3PG 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 SO18 3PG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 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 SO18 3PG
Is SO18 3PG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 15% 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 SO18 3PG?
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 SO18 3PG?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SO18 3PG?
LocaleIQ matched SO18 3PG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO18 3PG?
The latest median sold price is £203k based on 52 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO18 3PG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.