SO14 2AU is in High Street, Southampton and Southampton district. SO14 2AU 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 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 2DZ, SO14 2AT, SO14 2EA, SO14 2AJ, SO14 2NW, SO14 3ED, SO14 2EB, SO14 2AL, SO14 2AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO14 2AU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 41.3% | 47.5% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 58.7% | 52.5% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 74% | 45.2% | -28.8% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 34.1% | 16.9% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 12.1% | 8.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 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 (87.1%) 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 | 72.6% | 47.9% | -24.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 39.2% | 16.3% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 10.4% | 7.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.3% | 52.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.4% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 64.2% | 66.4% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 10.1% | 2.7% | -7.4% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 43.6% | 62% | 18.4% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 19.6% | 10.8% | -8.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.9% | 17.1% | -10.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43% | 62% | 19.0% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 22.3% | 15% | -7.3% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.6% | 7.1% | -12.5% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SO14 2AU was 428.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% higher than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SO14 2AU has the 3rd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bargate and the 29th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 192.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2004-09-24 | £716,759 |
SO14 2AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | 3out of 4 | 128 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 807 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 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,003 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 | 1,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,961 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 | 1,214 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Eagle | Red Funnel Group, 12 Bugle Street | 82 yd | |
| Red Falcon | Red Funnel Group, 12 Bugle Street | 82 yd | |
| Red Osprey | Red Funnel Group, 12 Bugle Street | 82 yd | |
| Bistro Baristo | Ground Floor Retail, Telephone House | 97 yd | |
| Ennios | Geddes Warehouse, Town Quay | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dancing Man | The Wool House, Town Quay | 130 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | 36 Bugle Street, Southampton | 134 yd | |
| Red Lion | 55 High Street, Southampton | 169 yd | |
| Below Bar | 48 High Street, Southampton | 171 yd | |
| Platform Tavern | Town Quay, Southampton | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just Chicken | 132 High Street, Southampton | 231 yd | |
| Maxims Pizza & Kebab | 159 High Street, Southampton | 368 yd | |
| Terrace Sandwich Bar | 28 Queens Terrace, Southampton | 459 yd | |
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 470 yd | |
| Fish Station | 110 East Street, Southampton | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 117 High Street, Southampton | 55 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 342 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 450 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 478 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 376 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 954 yd | |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| National Oceanography Centre Southampton (Closed) Waterfront Campus Waterfront Campus European Way | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.