Castle Way is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 2BX 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 Castle Way, Southampton, SO14 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 2BY, SO14 2NZ, SO14 2DT, SO14 2BU, SO14 2BW, SO14 2BN, SO14 2FT, SO14 2BZ, SO14 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO14 2BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46% | 49.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 37.3% | 58.6% | 21.3% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 19% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 13.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 13% | 5.5% | -7.5% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) 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 | 27.8% | 33.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 25.1% | 20% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 26.2% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 32% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.8% | 67.4% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 80.7% | 59.6% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 15% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 18.9% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 59.7% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 13.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Way was 1119.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 447.0% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 8th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 588.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Castle Way, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2013-08-22 | £1,252,837 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 2BX 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 5,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 558 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 714 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 | 911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,690 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 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,847 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 | 800 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNKBRNCH | 9 Castle Way, Southampton | 25 yd | |
| Edo Asia | 179 High Street, Southampton | 27 yd | |
| Sprinkles Gelato Ltd | 169 High Street, Southampton | 27 yd | |
| Chatime | 170 High Street, Southampton | 27 yd | |
| Triple A Cafe Ltd | 5 Castle Way, Southampton | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Berry | Castle Square, Southampton | 128 yd | |
| Leo Leisure | 19 - 21 High Street, Southampton | 144 yd | |
| All Bar One West Quay | Unit 4 Level 3, Watermark West Quay South | 164 yd | |
| Tap & Tandoor | Unit 5 Level 1, Watermark West Quay South | 165 yd | |
| Standing Order | 30 High Street, Southampton | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxims Pizza & Kebab | 159 High Street, Southampton | 124 yd | |
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 161 yd | |
| Fish Station | 110 East Street, Southampton | 161 yd | |
| Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just Chicken | 132 High Street, Southampton | 265 yd | |
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 52 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 181 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 218 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 231 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | John Lewis, West Quay Shopping Centre | 264 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 30 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 250 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 686 yd | |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Mayflower Gym) West Park Road | health and fitness suite | 799 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.