SO18 9LA postcode in Southampton, England
SO18 9LA is a postcode in Southampton, in the Bitterne Park ward. It is in the Southampton Itchen parliamentary constituency and the Hampshire police force area, and has been in use since October 2012. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.
Where SO18 9LA is, and what is near it
- SO18 9LA
- Other postcodes in SO18 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 2 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.9178, longitude -1.3868)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SO18 9LA?
- SouthamptonCouncil, for all local services Southampton: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SO18 9LA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- HampshirePolice force area
- Southampton ItchenParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Darren Paffey (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Darren Paffey
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SO18 9LA?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for SO18 9LA. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SO18 9LA?
BinDayBuddy does not read Southampton City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Southampton City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SO18 9LA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SO18 9LA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southampton
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SO18 9LA: 2,135 properties in Southampton are at high risk (1.7% of all its properties). All the figures for Southampton
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SO18 9LA is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 17:20 on 22 October 2026.
- Itchen estuaryFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Itchen estuary
- Southampton Water and HambleFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Southampton Water and Hamble
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 17:20 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SO18 9LA?
Homes in the SO18 district sold for a typical £280,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 421 sales, no change on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £384,500 108 sales
- Semi-detached £325,000 111 sales
- Terraced £264,275 92 sales
- Flat or maisonette £159,750 110 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SO18 9LA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SO18 9LA from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SO18 9LA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 860 homes in the neighbourhood around SO18 9LA. Over half of them (53%) are in council tax band C. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (28%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southampton for 2026‑27: £2,381. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,588 (band A) to £2,911 (band E); band C, the most common, is £2,117.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 250 (29%) | £1,588 |
| Band B | about 90 (10%) | £1,852 |
| Band C | about 460 (53%) | £2,117 |
| Band D | about 50 (6%) | £2,381 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,911 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,440 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,969 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,763 |
When the homes were built
- 4% Before 1900
- 21% 1900 to 1918
- 22% 1919 to 1939
- 6% 1945 to 1964
- 9% 1965 to 1982
- 9% 1983 to 1999
- 28% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Southampton before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SO18 9LA is in (ONS area E01017172), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SO18 9LA?
The nearest open schools to SO18 9LA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SO18 9LA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SO18 9LA is St Denys Rail Station, 500 metres away in a straight line.
- St Denys Rail Station Railway station 500 mWalk
- Bitterne Rail Station Railway station 700 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Quayside Road, 239 m away.
More stations near SO18 9LA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SO18 9LA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SO18 9LA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Homeless Healthcare Team Phone 0300 123 3991 700 mWalk
- Alma Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 023 8067 2666 1.0 kmWalk
- Walnut Tree Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 023 8033 3326 1.4 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SO18 9LA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SO18 9LA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Pod Point Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 1.3 kmCycle
- MDL Charging point · No details mapped 2.3 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SO18 9LA?
The nearest to the centre of SO18 9LA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- The Dental Group - Southampton Phone 023 8055 6449 1.0 kmWalk
- The Triangle Surgery Limited Phone 023 8055 4983 1.0 kmWalk
- Dental Confidence Phone 023 8032 8900 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SO18 9LA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 752552 950 mWalk
- Royal South Hants Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2016, over 3 years old 950 mWalk
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SO18 9LA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SO18 9LA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Lawnbrook Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 023 8057 7786 550 mWalk
- St Annes Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2025 · Phone 023 8058 5032 550 mWalk
- Appleton House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3195 0118 600 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SO18 9LA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SO18 9LA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Pharmacy Direct Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 023 8058 1422 750 mWalk
- Boots, 233 Portswood Road Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 023 8055 4217 1.0 kmWalk
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 195 Portswood Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 023 8055 3573 1.0 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SO18 9LA?
The nearest vets to the centre of SO18 9LA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- PDSA Pet Hospital Phone +442380222622 550 mWalk
- Beech House Vets 2.0 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets Phone +44 23 8044 7272 2.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SO18 9LA in a conservation area?
The centre of SO18 9LA is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SO18 9LA?
Police.uk records 747 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SO18 9LA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 38, drugs 22, burglary 20, robbery 17, other crime 10, possession of weapons 9, theft from the person 8, bicycle theft 8.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SO18 9LA
- Ward
- Bitterne Park
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southampton
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- October 2012
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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