Bernard Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 3AY 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 Bernard Street, Southampton, SO14 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 3NN, SO14 3AU, SO14 3BB, SO14 3GT, SO14 3LS, SO14 3BA, SO14 3AZ, SO14 3BD, SO14 3BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 3AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 54% | 9.5% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 55.5% | 46% | -9.5% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 3AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.5% 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 | 52.8% | 79.5% | 26.7% | 37.9% | 41.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 11.4% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -32.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 7.1% | -8.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 39.7% | 48.8% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 11.4% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 14.3% | -14.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 7.6% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 34.9% | 26.3% | 16.9% | 18.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 31.5% | 16.3% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 14.7% | 2.9% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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 | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 9.5% |
| Indian | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 71.6% | 59.2% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 63.8% | 56.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 17.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 19.5% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.8% | 56.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 14.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 3.6% | -8.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 18.9% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 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 | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bernard Street was 170.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bernard Street has the 45th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 164th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24A Bernard Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £8,494,927 | 2023-10-31 | £8,097,142 |
| Thomas House, 28 Bernard Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2019-03-15 | £1,379,838 |
| Thomas House, 28 Bernard Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2019-01-31 | £1,037,373 |
| 24A Bernard Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £7,555,000 | 2016-12-21 | £8,180,118 |
| 24A Bernard Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2015-09-25 | £1,540,765 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 3AY 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) | 208 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 327 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northam Primary School Kent Street , Northam SO14 5SP | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 1,811 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 | 3,427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 740 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 3,231 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 | 674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,567 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 | 2,574 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Education Services Limited Selwyn House , Castle Way SO14 2AW | - not rated | 287 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 995 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 2,379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottoman Kitchen | 36 - 37 High Street, Southampton | 160 yd | |
| Argento Steak House | 43 - 45 High Street, Southampton | 168 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Kitchen | 56 High Street, Southampton | 168 yd | |
| Stein Garten | 46 - 47 High Street, Southampton | 173 yd | |
| Everest Cuisine | 1 Queens Way, Southampton | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 1865 Club | Brunswick Square, Southampton | 105 yd | |
| Below Bar | 48 High Street, Southampton | 168 yd | |
| Red Lion | 55 High Street, Southampton | 168 yd | |
| For Your Eyes Only | 133 - 136 High Street, Southampton | 202 yd | |
| One Oxford | 1 Oxford Street, Southampton | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 190 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 190 yd | |
| Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just Chicken | 132 High Street, Southampton | 202 yd | |
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 274 yd | |
| Fish Station | 110 East Street, Southampton | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 215 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 243 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 254 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 117 High Street, Southampton | 272 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 340 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 633 yd | |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 796 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.