A Bronze Age hoard mostly consisting of axe heads was found at Bond Road in 1894.

[3] An iron bridge was constructed across the Itchen to St Denys, thus improving access and vastly increasing the value of the land.

The area is largely residential, with Bitterne Park Triangle as its focal point.

There are various other facilities available such as a laundrette, convenience stores, craft beer pub, hairdresser, barbers and a bakery.

[4][5] Bitterne Park is at the Eastern end of Cobden Bridge, which links the area to St. Denys on the Western bank of the River Itchen.