Craven Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 1AX is located in the Bargate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craven Street, Southampton, SO14 1AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 1PB, SO14 1LY, SO14 1PE, SO14 1LA, SO14 1LX, SO14 1LZ, SO14 1PF, SO14 1NE, SO14 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 1AX is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 43.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 55% | 56.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO14 1AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75.4% | 55.8% | -19.6% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 31.8% | 14.7% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 50.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 41.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 16.8% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 14.7% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 34.5% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 13.1% | 6.9% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 74.5% | 55.8% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 38.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 38.7% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| European Union | 25.5% | 32.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 26.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 38.5% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 24.4% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 17% | 12.5% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.5% | 76.7% | -36.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 14.1% | 1.3% | 12.8% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Street was 295.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% higher than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craven Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bargate and the 68th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Craven Street, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2026-02-06 | £132,000 |
| 31 Craven Street, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2025-05-30 | £145,814 |
| 13 Craven Street, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2025-01-14 | £135,564 |
| 24 Craven Street, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2024-03-08 | £157,560 |
| 30 Craven Street, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-12 | £134,565 |
SO14 1AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 1AX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northam Primary School Kent Street , Northam SO14 5SP | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 893 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Enterprise Academy Chapel Road , SO14 5GL | - not rated | 694 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 246 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Services Limited Selwyn House , Castle Way SO14 2AW | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIttle Alex Homemade | 100C St Mary Street, Southampton | 62 yd | |
| The Dessert Club Southampton | Unit 2, 86 St Mary Street | 81 yd | |
| Balkh Restaurant | 115 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 90 yd | |
| Kingsland Cafe | 78 St Mary Street, Southampton | 119 yd | |
| Teddy's Burger Town | 4 Northam Road, Southampton | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Tavern | 76 St Mary Street, Southampton | 145 yd | |
| Solent Students Union - Catering | Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace | 248 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 141 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 282 yd | |
| The Angel | 21 - 22 Palmerston Road, Southampton | 288 yd | |
| The Edge Night Club | 59 St. Marys Road, Southampton | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House Soton | 114 St Mary Street, Southampton | 101 yd | |
| Bennys Burger Town | 4 Northam Road, Southampton | 128 yd | |
| China Wok | 122 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 158 yd | |
| Master Fry | 121 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 158 yd | |
| Basil & Bay | 130 St Mary Street, Southampton | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 707 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 727 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Portland Terrace | 732 yd | |
| Asda Bakery | Asda Stores Ltd, Portland Terrace | 732 yd | |
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 136 yd | |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Solent Sports Complex) St Andrews Road | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Sports Centre St Marys) ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 503 yd |
| Southampton Fc (St Mary'S Stadium) ST. MARYS STADIUM ST. MARYS STADIUM BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 24.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 24.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 24.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.