John Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 3DR 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 John Street, Southampton, SO14 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 3EE, SO14 3DS, SO14 3EA, SO14 3DT, SO14 3DP, SO14 3DY, SO14 3EP, SO14 3EF, SO14 3BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO14 3DR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 42.4% | 48.1% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 57.6% | 51.9% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 3DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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 | 61.5% | 65.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 23.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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 3DR this area, 9.8% 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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 7.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 21.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 51.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 16.1% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 14.5% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81.6% | 68.8% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 70.9% | 54.3% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 23% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 54.6% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 14% | 0.2% | 13.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Street was 126.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Bargate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bargate and the 256th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 John Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-02-02 | £353,591 |
| 11 John Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-12-18 | £348,659 |
| 5 John Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-02-07 | £401,088 |
| 21 John Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-11-17 | £412,196 |
| 10 John Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £346,500 | 2021-07-30 | £388,561 |
SO14 3DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 3DR 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 | 175 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | 3out of 4 | 457 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 | 854 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Infant School Florence Road , SO19 9DB | - not rated | 1,933 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 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 4,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,067 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 3,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Pam | 31 - 32 Oxford Street, Southampton | 32 yd | |
| The Oxford Brasserie | 33-34 Oxford Street, Southampton | 51 yd | |
| House of Hien | 35 - 36 Oxford Street, Southampton | 53 yd | |
| Pizzeria I Fratelli | 46 Oxford Street, Southampton | 64 yd | |
| Miss Pita | 44 Oxford Street, Southampton | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Hotel | 2 Terminus Terrace, Southampton | 62 yd | |
| Bar Terminus | 13 Terminus Terrace, Southampton | 62 yd | |
| Royal Shisha Lounge | 45 Oxford Street, Southampton | 65 yd | |
| Ox47 Lounge | 47 Oxford Street, Southampton | 67 yd | |
| The Grapes | 41 - 43 Oxford Street, Southampton | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Sandwich Bar | 28 Queens Terrace, Southampton | 114 yd | |
| Metropolis | 10 Canute Road, Southampton | 295 yd | |
| Mikes Fish And Chips | 23 Queens Way, Southampton | 425 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizzaz | 17 Queensway, Southampton | 425 yd | |
| Indos Peri Peri, Also Trading As Just Chicken | 132 High Street, Southampton | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Welcome | Liberty Quays, 20 Duke Street | 201 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Ocean Way, Southampton | 421 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 117 High Street, Southampton | 505 yd | |
| E&J Oriental Supermarket | 108 East Street, Southampton | 512 yd | |
| Mon Thai Supermarket | 107 East Street, Southampton | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Deanery Gymnastics Centre (Closed) Deanery Sports Hall Deanery Sports Hall Chapel Road | 492 yd | |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| National Oceanography Centre Southampton (Closed) Waterfront Campus Waterfront Campus European Way | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.