Golden Grove is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 1PS 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 Golden Grove, Southampton, SO14 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 1PR, SO14 1PU, SO14 1PT, SO14 1PP, SO14 1PN, SO14 1PJ, SO14 1PL, SO14 1PH, SO14 1HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 1PS is primarily male, with 62.8% 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 | 43.4% | 37.2% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -13.8% |
| Male | 56.6% | 62.8% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 13.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 38.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 33% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.3% | 37.8% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 13.9% | -6.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around SO14 1PS this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 34.9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 14.9% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 8.4% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 15.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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 | 10.4% | 4.5% | -5.9% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 3.3% | -7.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 56.6% | 56.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 71.3% | 50.6% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 21.3% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 17.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 51% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 15% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 3.2% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 13.8% | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 22.1% | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| 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 Golden Grove was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golden Grove has the 13th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bargate and the 365th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Golden Grove, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2020-06-19 | £212,627 |
| 5 Golden Grove, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-07-12 | £222,704 |
| 5 Golden Grove, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2013-05-10 | £185,709 |
SO14 1PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,925 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 | 86 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 400 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 487 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked Coffee | Southampton City College, St Mary Street | 139 yd | |
| Mocha's | 2 Jonas Nichols Square, Southampton | 191 yd | |
| Sunshine Shack | 61 St Mary Street, Southampton | 201 yd | |
| Kabul Special Restaurant | 59 - 60 St Mary Street, Southampton | 202 yd | |
| Continental Burger Company | 49 St Mary Street, Southampton | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joiners Arms | 141 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 174 yd | |
| Kingsland Tavern | 76 St Mary Street, Southampton | 253 yd | |
| The Angel | 21 - 22 Palmerston Road, Southampton | 544 yd | |
| Chapel Arms | 40 Albert Road North, Southampton | 568 yd | |
| Solent Students Union - Catering | Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil & Bay | 130 St Mary Street, Southampton | 196 yd | |
| The Loaded Spud | 133 St Mary Street, Southampton | 196 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 50 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 208 yd | |
| China Wok | 122 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 227 yd | |
| Master Fry | 121 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 574 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 690 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 710 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 856 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 144 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 329 yd | |
| Southampton Fc (St Mary'S Stadium) ST. MARYS STADIUM ST. MARYS STADIUM BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 390 yd | |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 778 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% |
| Median download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.