Hanover Buildings is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 1JU 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 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 2DL, SO14 1JW, SO14 1JX, SO14 7DQ, SO14 2DH, SO14 3HE, SO14 3HG, SO14 7DR, SO14 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO14 1JU 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 1JU, 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 1JU 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 Hanover Buildings 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.
Hanover Buildings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 21 - 22 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-08-26 | £221,613 |
| Flat 9 21 - 22 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,750 | 2021-09-01 | £265,302 |
| Flat 7 21 - 22 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2019-03-29 | £150,721 |
| 28 - 29 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2018-12-04 | £178,833 |
| 29 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2018-12-04 | £178,833 |
SO14 1JU 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 1JU 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 | 5,271 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 | 454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | - not rated | 601 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northam Primary School Kent Street , Northam SO14 5SP | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 1,509 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 | 3,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,452 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 | 803 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 3,285 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 | 601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,575 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 | 2,214 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 | 467 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 639 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 1,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | 1 - 2 Hanover Buildings, Southampton | 0 yd | |
| Ding Tea Southampton | 27 Hanover Buildings, Southampton | 26 yd | |
| Cafe Thrive | 18 Hanover Buildings, Southampton | 80 yd | |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna | 19 Hanover Buildings, Southampton | 80 yd | |
| Zento Sushi | 17 Hanover Buildings, Southampton | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick's | The Strand, Hanover Buildings | 80 yd | |
| The Firehouse | Vincents Walk, Southampton | 182 yd | |
| Leo Leisure | 19 - 21 High Street, Southampton | 200 yd | |
| Standing Order | 30 High Street, Southampton | 260 yd | |
| Juniper Berry | Castle Square, Southampton | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 137 yd | |
| Fish Station | 110 East Street, Southampton | 137 yd | |
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 237 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 237 yd | |
| Maxims Pizza & Kebab | 159 High Street, Southampton | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 152 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 159 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 177 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 260 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | John Lewis, West Quay Shopping Centre | 343 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 62 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 439 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 501 yd | |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 674 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 15.8% |
| Median download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.