Exeter Road Southampton
35 addresses across 1 postcode (SO18), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37010715.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 9, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Southampton costs £2,381 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bitterne, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West End Road Surgery, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 97 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (9); House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1996-2002 (7); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Southampton in 2026-27: Band D £2,381 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,588 | £1,852 | £2,117 | £2,381 | £2,911 | £3,440 | £3,969 | £4,763 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (64% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Townhill Park, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 46 m and 56 m above sea level (51 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO18 2EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bitterne 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| St Denys 233,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Swaythling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chester Road Midanbury | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Angel Crescent Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 85.8 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West End Road Surgery | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Moorgreen Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Bitterne Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alpine News & Food | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,180 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.3 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Witts Hill Allotment 3.3 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 9.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Townhill Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Townhill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| St Denys Priory (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Telegraph Woods beacon, 170m north of Fir Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Roman piers and revetment in the River Itchen | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westend Copse | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Frogs Copse | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Salmon Pool | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Spring Hills | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Miller's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Tickleford Gully | Valley | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 35 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Southampton: see them on the Southampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Townhill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Townhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glenfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Beechwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bitterne Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bitterne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Woodlands Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Itchen College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School SO18 5RJ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Alpine News and Food SO18 2EQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jul 2025 |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd SO18 2EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Squirrels Corner Pre-School SO18 2ER | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Tesco Express SO18 6PJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2024 |
| The Mulberry Bush SO18 4QG | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily SO18 6PH | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Arty-Stan Pizza (also T/As Arty-Stan Events Ltd) SO18 5PY | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Apr 2025 |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe SO18 6PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2024 |
| Sahara Sands SO18 2BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Benhams Farm Close (32); On or near Vanguard Road (21); On or near Roundhill Close (13); On or near Exeter Close (6); On or near Cleveland Court (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, end-terrace (lodged 29 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SO18 2EF: 35 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Exeter Road · Lytham Road · Townhill Way · West End Road · Cleveland Court · Oak Green Way · Hood Road · Wycliffe Road · Rutland Way · Benhams Farm Close · Chester Road · Onibury Road
All the streets in SO18 and across Southampton.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.