St Mary Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 1NX 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 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 1JD, SO14 1NW, SO14 1NY, SO14 1NU, SO14 1AZ, SO14 1PG, SO14 1PH, SO14 1NS, SO14 1NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO14 1NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 46.9% | 47.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 1NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 43.8% | 49.8% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 33.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 45.1% | 55.9% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.4% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1NX this area, 29.8% 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 | 32.7% | 29.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 23.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 23.1% | 3.1% | -20.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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 | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 6.4% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 23.3% | 19.3% | 2.5% | 20.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 53.5% | 41.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 47.8% 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 | 56.4% | 47.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 22.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 10.9% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 17% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.8% 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 | 56.4% | 47.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 26.8% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 9.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 4.2% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 10.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 35.6% | 6.5% | 29.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary Street was 391.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% higher than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Mary Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bargate and the 34th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130A St Mary Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-24 | £172,862 |
| 131 St Mary Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2019-09-27 | £275,361 |
| 132 St Mary Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2019-09-27 | £311,786 |
| 133A St Mary Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2015-08-17 | £194,884 |
| 132 St Mary Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2013-11-08 | £179,933 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 1NX 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,866 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 Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 466 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Foundation 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 | 343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 307 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha's | 2 Jonas Nichols Square, Southampton | 20 yd | |
| Afritopia | 127 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 56 yd | |
| Sunshine Shack | 61 St Mary Street, Southampton | 77 yd | |
| Kabul Special Restaurant | 59 - 60 St Mary Street, Southampton | 85 yd | |
| Kingsland Cafe | 78 St Mary Street, Southampton | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Tavern | 76 St Mary Street, Southampton | 64 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 141 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 75 yd | |
| The Angel | 21 - 22 Palmerston Road, Southampton | 346 yd | |
| Solent Students Union - Catering | Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace | 430 yd | |
| Maverick's | The Strand, Hanover Buildings | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil & Bay | 130 St Mary Street, Southampton | 5 yd | |
| The Loaded Spud | 133 St Mary Street, Southampton | 8 yd | |
| China Wok | 122 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 56 yd | |
| Master Fry | 121 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 56 yd | |
| Pizza House Soton | 114 St Mary Street, Southampton | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 592 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 613 yd | |
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 618 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 734 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 102 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 192 yd | |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 456 yd | |
| Southampton Fc (St Mary'S Stadium) ST. MARYS STADIUM ST. MARYS STADIUM BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 625 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.