Peel Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 5QU is located in the Bevois electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peel Street, Southampton, SO14 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 5QT, SO14 5QR, SO14 5AR, SO14 5QS, SO14 5SP, SO14 5RB, SO14 5AE, SO14 5SN, SO14 5SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO14 5QU is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 49.9% | 45.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 54.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 5QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 43.7% | 54.3% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 29.9% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 44.2% | 54.3% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 23.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 17.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 12% | 3.7% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 15.2% | 15.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 52.8% | 49.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 61.1% | 60.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 13.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 60.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 23.8% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 19% | 7% | -12.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4.5% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 35.2% | 6.5% | 28.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peel Street was 174.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peel Street has the 42nd highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 161st highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Peel Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-03-24 | £264,024 |
| 39 Peel Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2002-04-18 | £198,473 |
SO14 5QU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SO14 5QU 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 | 73 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Other | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 522 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 | 682 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 276 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 845 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Delicacies | 3 Belvidere Road, Southampton | 87 yd | |
| Woodshack | James Wharf, Ocean Quay | 161 yd | |
| The Lab | Unit 2E, Ocean Quay | 210 yd | |
| Meet Point | 72 - 94 Millbank Street, Southampton | 312 yd | |
| Halo Catering | St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam Social Club | 117 Northam Road, Southampton | 179 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 198 Northam Road, Southampton | 273 yd | |
| Unity Brewing Co | Princes Street, Southampton | 337 yd | |
| Browns | 70 Millbank Street, Southampton | 474 yd | |
| Brown's | 70 Millbank Street, Southampton | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concourse Units | St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road | 385 yd | |
| Bennys Burger Town | 4 Northam Road, Southampton | 644 yd | |
| Pizza House Soton | 114 St Mary Street, Southampton | 750 yd | |
| China Wok | 122 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 779 yd | |
| Master Fry | 121 St. Mary Street, Southampton | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yau Brothers | 1 Princes Street, Southampton | 355 yd | |
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spartans Gym 72-94 72-94 MILLBANK STREET | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Southampton Fc (St Mary'S Stadium) ST. MARYS STADIUM ST. MARYS STADIUM BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School ASCUPART STREET | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Newtown Youth & Community Centre GRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 847 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Sports Centre St Marys) ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 855 yd |
| Southampton City College ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 898 yd | |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 968 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.