South Front is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 1JZ 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 South Front, Southampton, SO14 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 1LF, SO14 1LG, SO14 1LP, SO14 1LD, SO14 1LL, SO14 1LT, SO14 1LJ, SO14 1LH, SO14 1LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO14 1JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 43.6% | 48.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 26.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 6.3% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 42.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 5.2% | -6.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 1JZ this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 29.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 26.4% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.1% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 11.3% | 9.0% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 64% | 60.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 64.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 64.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 10.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 63.8% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 20.2% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Front was 271.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Front has the 16th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bargate and the 78th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 South Front, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-10-26 | £145,727 |
| 36 South Front, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-05-16 | £113,499 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 1JZ 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4,928 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 | 289 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | - not rated | 978 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northam Primary School Kent Street , Northam SO14 5SP | - not rated | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 1,117 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 | 3,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,542 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 | 665 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 3,005 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 | 393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,259 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 | 2,228 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 | 309 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 670 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Services Limited Selwyn House , Castle Way SO14 2AW | - not rated | 858 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 1,726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Cafe | 78 St Mary Street, Southampton | 198 yd | |
| The Dessert Club Southampton | Unit 2, 86 St Mary Street | 212 yd | |
| Sunshine Shack | 61 St Mary Street, Southampton | 223 yd | |
| Afritopia | 127 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 224 yd | |
| Kabul Special Restaurant | 59 - 60 St Mary Street, Southampton | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | 21 - 22 Palmerston Road, Southampton | 133 yd | |
| Kingsland Tavern | 76 St Mary Street, Southampton | 194 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 141 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 247 yd | |
| The Firehouse | Vincents Walk, Southampton | 311 yd | |
| Solent Students Union - Catering | Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loaded Spud | 133 St Mary Street, Southampton | 222 yd | |
| China Wok | 122 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 224 yd | |
| Master Fry | 121 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 224 yd | |
| Basil & Bay | 130 St Mary Street, Southampton | 225 yd | |
| Pizza House Soton | 114 St Mary Street, Southampton | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 480 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 500 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Portland Terrace | 554 yd | |
| Asda Bakery | Asda Stores Ltd, Portland Terrace | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 98 yd | |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 430 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Solent Sports Complex) St Andrews Road | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.