Houndwell Place is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 1HU 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 Houndwell Place, Southampton, SO14 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 3HN, SO14 3HQ, SO14 3DA, SO14 1NH, SO14 3BN, SO14 1YA, SO14 3DB, SO14 3DD, SO14 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO14 1HU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 47.3% | 49.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.7% 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 | 79.4% | 80.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 42.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 47.3% | 53.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 38.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SO14 1HU this area, 4.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 43.4% | 36.2% | -7.2% | 16.9% | 19.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 38.4% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 80.5% | 62.4% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 49.9% 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 | 72.6% | 49.9% | -22.7% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 21.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 15.8% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.7% 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 | 72.4% | 50.2% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 13.7% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 16.9% | 10.8% | 1.9% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Houndwell Place was 703.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.6% higher than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Houndwell Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bargate and the 14th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 330.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital House, 1 Houndwell Place, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £44,000,000 | 2024-03-26 | £43,059,829 |
| Communications Site Capital House, 1 Houndwell Place, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £36,235,289 | 2018-08-31 | £37,760,551 |
| Ninth Floor Capital House, 1 Houndwell Place, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £4,800,000 | 2016-02-22 | £5,658,687 |
SO14 1HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1HU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 198 |
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 5,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | - not rated | 688 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northam Primary School Kent Street , Northam SO14 5SP | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 3,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,768 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 | 476 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,975 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 | 320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,295 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,295 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 | 2,503 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Education Services Limited Selwyn House , Castle Way SO14 2AW | - not rated | 606 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 693 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 2,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coffee | Central Hall, St Mary Street | 123 yd | |
| SAUCE | 27 - 29 Queensway, Southampton | 222 yd | |
| Geek Retreat Southampton | 21 East Street, Southampton | 230 yd | |
| Padharo Restaurant | 100 - 102 East Street, Southampton | 230 yd | |
| Cattle Steakhouse | 14 - 15 Hanover Buildings, Southampton | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick's | The Strand, Hanover Buildings | 253 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 141 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| Leo Leisure | 19 - 21 High Street, Southampton | 384 yd | |
| The 1865 Club | Brunswick Square, Southampton | 401 yd | |
| One Oxford | 1 Oxford Street, Southampton | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 222 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 222 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 50 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 259 yd | |
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 327 yd | |
| Fish Station | 110 East Street, Southampton | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 257 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 275 yd | |
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 296 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 415 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 440 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 372 yd | |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 461 yd | |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.