Golden Grove is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 1PU 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 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 1PT, SO14 1PS, SO14 1PR, SO14 1PP, SO14 1PN, SO14 1PL, SO14 1PJ, SO14 1HZ, SO14 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 1PU is primarily male, with 58.9% 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 | 42% | 41.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -9.9% |
| Male | 58% | 58.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 9.9% |
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 1PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 44.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 35.9% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 4.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 10.1% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.3% | 42.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 36.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 1PU this area, 32.4% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 32.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 16.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.5% 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 | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.7% | 20.4% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 18.8% |
| Black African | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 54.3% | 39.5% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -41.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 9.7% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 66.3% | 55.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 11.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 23.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 18.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 55.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 25.9% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 6.7% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 4% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 40.4% | 6.5% | 33.9% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golden Grove was 278.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% lower than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golden Grove has the 14th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bargate and the 76th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 520.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Golden Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2011-07-20 | £144,043 |
SO14 1PU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,967 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 | 228 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northam Primary School Kent Street , Northam SO14 5SP | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | - not rated | 1,186 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 | 3,581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,998 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 | 322 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,543 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 | 187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,249 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 | 2,666 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 654 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Services Limited Selwyn House , Castle Way SO14 2AW | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 1,967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked Coffee | Southampton City College, St Mary Street | 187 yd | |
| Mocha's | 2 Jonas Nichols Square, Southampton | 242 yd | |
| Sunshine Shack | 61 St Mary Street, Southampton | 261 yd | |
| Kabul Special Restaurant | 59 - 60 St Mary Street, Southampton | 262 yd | |
| Continental Burger Company | 49 St Mary Street, Southampton | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joiners Arms | 141 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 234 yd | |
| Kingsland Tavern | 76 St Mary Street, Southampton | 301 yd | |
| Chapel Arms | 40 Albert Road North, Southampton | 553 yd | |
| The Angel | 21 - 22 Palmerston Road, Southampton | 598 yd | |
| Solent Students Union - Catering | Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil & Bay | 130 St Mary Street, Southampton | 248 yd | |
| The Loaded Spud | 133 St Mary Street, Southampton | 250 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 50 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 268 yd | |
| China Wok | 122 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 272 yd | |
| Master Fry | 121 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 608 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 748 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 768 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 915 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Southampton Fc (St Mary'S Stadium) ST. MARYS STADIUM ST. MARYS STADIUM BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 342 yd | |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 440 yd | |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 823 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 | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.