Orchard Place is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 3BW 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 Place, Southampton, SO14 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 3DL, SO14 3BP, SO14 3LT, SO14 3DJ, SO14 3LL, SO14 3GT, SO14 3AZ, SO14 3BA, SO14 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 3BW is primarily male, with 57.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.1% | 42.7% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 61.9% | 57.3% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 3BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.5% 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 | 59.7% | 75.5% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 16.3% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 3.9% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 55.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around SO14 3BW this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 4.7% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 8.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 29.1% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 12.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 45% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 80.7% | 74.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 48.9% | -23.2% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 28.3% | 19.7% | 6.1% | 22.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 48.9% | -22.7% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 14.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 12% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 10.5% | 1.5% | 9.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Place was 305.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Place has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bargate and the 64th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Orchard Place, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-04-30 | £134,235 |
| 75 Orchard Place, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-11-06 | £155,161 |
| 79 Orchard Place, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-27 | £120,881 |
| 89 Orchard Place, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2022-03-25 | £487,641 |
| 52 Orchard Place, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-06-10 | £143,512 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 3BW 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 | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 285 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 485 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 | 934 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,051 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 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 4,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,232 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 | 735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,595 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 | 1,078 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 3,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&A Southampton Limited | 25 Oxford Street, Southampton | 81 yd | |
| Carnicero | 29 Oxford Street, Southampton | 81 yd | |
| Porters Charcuterie Ltd | Unit 1, Havelock Chambers | 108 yd | |
| Porters Steakhouse | Unit 1, Havelock Chambers | 108 yd | |
| Everest Cuisine | 1 Queens Way, Southampton | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Oxford | 1 Oxford Street, Southampton | 81 yd | |
| The White Star Tavern | 26 - 28 Oxford Street, Southampton | 81 yd | |
| The 1865 Club | Brunswick Square, Southampton | 84 yd | |
| Ox47 Lounge | 47 Oxford Street, Southampton | 151 yd | |
| Royal Shisha Lounge | 45 Oxford Street, Southampton | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Sandwich Bar | 28 Queens Terrace, Southampton | 106 yd | |
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 351 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 351 yd | |
| Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just Chicken | 132 High Street, Southampton | 357 yd | |
| Metropolis | 10 Canute Road, Southampton | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 318 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 117 High Street, Southampton | 326 yd | |
| Lidl | 15 - 17 High Street, Southampton | 397 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 421 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 621 yd | |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| National Oceanography Centre Southampton (Closed) Waterfront Campus Waterfront Campus European Way | health and fitness suite | 803 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.