Southampton · SO18

EICR in SO18 (Bitterne)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Chartwell Green, Townhill Park, Southampton Airport, including Bargate, Eastleigh South, Harefield. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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SO18 (Bitterne) in a nutshell

SO18 covers Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Chartwell Green, Townhill Park, Southampton Airport, in Eastleigh and Southampton. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SO18

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Two councils in one district

SO18 is split between Eastleigh and Southampton. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SO18 stretches across Bargate, Bitterne Park, Eastleigh South and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SO18', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Southampton homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Southampton: 34.7% purpose-built flats, 5.0% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Southampton page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to SO18

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SO18 cover?

SO18 (Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Chartwell Green, Townhill Park, Southampton Airport) includes the wards of Bargate, Bitterne Park, Eastleigh South, Harefield, Peartree, Swaythling, Thornhill, West End North, West End South (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SO18?

Neighbouring districts include SO19 (Sholing), SO17 (Highfield), SO14 (City Centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SO18 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SO18?

About 15,652 households and 37,078 residents at the 2011 Census, across 940 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SO18 in?

SO18 sits in Eastleigh, Southampton (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Eastleigh, Romsey and Southampton North, Southampton Itchen.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SO18 1
Areas covered
Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Chartwell Green, Townhill Park, Southampton Airport 2
Active postcodes
940 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
15,652 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
37,078 2
Electoral wards
Bargate, Bitterne Park, Eastleigh South, Harefield, Peartree, Swaythling, Thornhill, West End North … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Eastleigh, Romsey and Southampton North, Southampton Itchen 4
Local authority
Eastleigh, Southampton 4
Households privately renting (Southampton built-up area)
29.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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