Postcode report
Is SO18 5RT a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SO18 5RT: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO18 5RT is a postcode in Harefield, Southampton, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO18 5RT, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO18 5RT 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 5RT is based on Southampton 024 Census 2021. It covers 6,185 residents, 4,630 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 18% 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 7/10.
For property prices near SO18 5RT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £203k from 60 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO18 5RT can compare 12 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 5RT 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 5RT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 31 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 5RT
Is SO18 5RT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 47% 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 5RT?
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 5RT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SO18 5RT?
LocaleIQ matched SO18 5RT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO18 5RT?
The latest median sold price is £203k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO18 5RT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 31 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.