Cook Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 1YA is located in the Bargate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cook Street, Southampton, SO14 1YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 5BT, SO14 1HU, SO14 3HN, SO14 3TH, SO14 3HQ, SO14 3DQ, SO14 3DA, SO14 3DB, SO14 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 1YA is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 47.1% | 43.1% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 56.9% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 1YA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.5% 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 | 90.5% | 83.5% | -7.0% | 37.9% | 45.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.3% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -32.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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 | 54.3% | 46.9% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 40.9% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1YA this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 10.3% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 61.4% | 48.1% | -13.3% | 16.9% | 31.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 20.9% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.9% | 74.7% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 78.6% | 61.9% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 24.4% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 61.6% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 8.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 11.8% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 19.5% | 6.0% | 13.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cook Street was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cook Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bargate and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamwic Hall Cook Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £11,900,000 | 2022-04-26 | £11,999,895 |
| Hamwic Hall Cook Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £11,900,000 | 2017-01-10 | £13,646,659 |
SO14 1YA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1YA 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) | 207 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 5,222 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 | - not rated | 163 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,551 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 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,992 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 | 289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,263 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 | 617 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,821 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coffee | Central Hall, St Mary Street | 42 yd | |
| Family Kebab House Ltd | 44 St Mary Street, Southampton | 182 yd | |
| Continental Burger Company | 49 St Mary Street, Southampton | 201 yd | |
| Naked Coffee | Southampton City College, St Mary Street | 225 yd | |
| Kabul Special Restaurant | 59 - 60 St Mary Street, Southampton | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joiners Arms | 141 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 285 yd | |
| Maverick's | The Strand, Hanover Buildings | 357 yd | |
| Kingsland Tavern | 76 St Mary Street, Southampton | 409 yd | |
| One Oxford | 1 Oxford Street, Southampton | 447 yd | |
| The White Star Tavern | 26 - 28 Oxford Street, Southampton | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 50 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 201 yd | |
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 325 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 325 yd | |
| The Loaded Spud | 133 St Mary Street, Southampton | 349 yd | |
| Basil & Bay | 130 St Mary Street, Southampton | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 269 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 367 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 385 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 521 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 265 yd | |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 463 yd | |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Southampton Fc (St Mary'S Stadium) ST. MARYS STADIUM ST. MARYS STADIUM BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 743 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.