Orchard Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 3BB 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 Orchard Lane, Southampton, SO14 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 3AY, SO14 3BD, SO14 3BA, SO14 3DH, SO14 3RS, SO14 3NN, SO14 3DF, SO14 3LS, SO14 3BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 3BB, 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 3BB, 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 Orchard Lane was 161.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Lane has the 48th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 180th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 48 Holyrood House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2024-11-08 | £98,985 |
| Flat 45 Holyrood House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-06-19 | £86,179 |
| Flat 38 Holyrood House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2022-02-25 | £120,890 |
| Flat 26 Holyrood House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-01-29 | £117,900 |
| Flat 38 Holyrood House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2015-11-16 | £113,494 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 3BB 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 | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 425 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 | 819 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,077 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 | 659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,593 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 | 914 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAUCE | 27 - 29 Queensway, Southampton | 171 yd | |
| B&A Southampton Limited | 25 Oxford Street, Southampton | 178 yd | |
| Carnicero | 29 Oxford Street, Southampton | 189 yd | |
| Ottoman Kitchen | 36 - 37 High Street, Southampton | 212 yd | |
| Everest Cuisine | 1 Queens Way, Southampton | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 1865 Club | Brunswick Square, Southampton | 96 yd | |
| One Oxford | 1 Oxford Street, Southampton | 178 yd | |
| The White Star Tavern | 26 - 28 Oxford Street, Southampton | 178 yd | |
| Below Bar | 48 High Street, Southampton | 228 yd | |
| Red Lion | 55 High Street, Southampton | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 171 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 171 yd | |
| Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just Chicken | 132 High Street, Southampton | 257 yd | |
| Terrace Sandwich Bar | 28 Queens Terrace, Southampton | 270 yd | |
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 243 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 249 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 251 yd | |
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 302 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 117 High Street, Southampton | 330 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 573 yd | |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 762 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.