Threefield Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 3BU 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 Threefield Lane, Southampton, SO14 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 3DG, SO14 3EJ, SO14 3DQ, SO14 3LA, SO14 3LB, SO14 3DE, SO14 3EH, SO14 3DZ, SO14 3DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO14 3BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 57.3% | 54.8% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 29.4% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 21% | 15% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 20.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 35.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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 | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 76% | 68.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 70.5% | 60.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 18.9% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 60.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 17.8% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Threefield Lane was 466.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% higher than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Threefield Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bargate and the 26th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 252.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Threefield Lane, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2021-11-01 | £214,755 |
| 70 Threefield Lane, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-09-08 | £164,171 |
SO14 3BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 3BU 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 | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | - not rated | 581 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northam Primary School Kent Street , Northam SO14 5SP | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 1,672 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 | 3,577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,933 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 | 479 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,966 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 | 462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,532 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 | 2,701 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 | 552 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 938 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cornerstone School 101 Portsmouth Road , Woolston SO19 9BE | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&A Southampton Limited | 25 Oxford Street, Southampton | 191 yd | |
| Carnicero | 29 Oxford Street, Southampton | 198 yd | |
| Central Coffee | Central Hall, St Mary Street | 220 yd | |
| Genting Club | Terminus House, Terminus Terrace | 236 yd | |
| Pam Pam | 31 - 32 Oxford Street, Southampton | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Oxford | 1 Oxford Street, Southampton | 191 yd | |
| The White Star Tavern | 26 - 28 Oxford Street, Southampton | 191 yd | |
| London Hotel | 2 Terminus Terrace, Southampton | 223 yd | |
| Bar Terminus | 13 Terminus Terrace, Southampton | 223 yd | |
| The 1865 Club | Brunswick Square, Southampton | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 266 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 266 yd | |
| Terrace Sandwich Bar | 28 Queens Terrace, Southampton | 281 yd | |
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 413 yd | |
| Fish Station | 110 East Street, Southampton | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 102 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 351 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 357 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 431 yd | |
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 374 yd | |
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 702 yd | |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.