Orchard Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 3BG 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 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 3BE, SO14 3BL, SO14 3BN, SO14 3DD, SO14 3BJ, SO14 3DB, SO14 3DA, SO14 3BD, SO14 3HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 3BG, 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 3BG, 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 7 Queens House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-08-11 | £124,174 |
| Flat 5 Queens House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2016-06-03 | £143,744 |
| Flat 21 Queens House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2015-05-01 | £142,516 |
| Flat 4 Queens House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,050 | 2014-09-25 | £108,162 |
| Flat 21 Queens House Orchard Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2007-03-16 | £145,441 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 3BG 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 5,395 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 | 354 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,752 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 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,998 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 | 556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,522 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 | 756 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAUCE | 27 - 29 Queensway, Southampton | 67 yd | |
| Padharo Restaurant | 100 - 102 East Street, Southampton | 127 yd | |
| Geek Retreat Southampton | 21 East Street, Southampton | 153 yd | |
| Espresso City Coffee Shop | 22 East Street, Southampton | 165 yd | |
| Mexifun | 121 East Street, Southampton | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick's | The Strand, Hanover Buildings | 239 yd | |
| Leo Leisure | 19 - 21 High Street, Southampton | 244 yd | |
| The 1865 Club | Brunswick Square, Southampton | 250 yd | |
| Standing Order | 30 High Street, Southampton | 258 yd | |
| One Oxford | 1 Oxford Street, Southampton | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 67 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 67 yd | |
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 212 yd | |
| Fish Station | 110 East Street, Southampton | 212 yd | |
| Maxims Pizza & Kebab | 159 High Street, Southampton | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 147 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 155 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 258 yd | |
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 300 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 323 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 498 yd | |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 603 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 3.2% |
| Median download speed | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.