Above Bar Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 7DX 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 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 7DQ, SO14 2DL, SO14 2FT, SO14 7DR, SO14 1JW, SO14 7GW, SO14 7DZ, SO14 1JU, SO14 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO14 7DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 32.8% | 50.4% | 17.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 67.2% | 49.6% | -17.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.5% 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 | 79.8% | 77.5% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 39.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.4% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) 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 | 55.5% | 57.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7DX this area, 9.2% 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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 3.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 4.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.6% | 20.9% | -7.7% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 56.8% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 11.7% | 23.8% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 23.1% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 67.2% | 52.7% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 37.4% 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 | 57.1% | 37.4% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -45.8% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 19.9% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 2.2% | -4.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 36% | 14.5% | 5.6% | 30.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.3% 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 | 55.9% | 37.3% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| 10+ Years | 22.3% | 9.3% | -13.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 35.7% | 26.8% | 1.9% | 33.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.2% | 76.7% | -29.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 18.4% | 0.3% | 18.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Above Bar Street was 1659.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 710.9% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Above Bar Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 3rd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 758.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,720,000 | 2024-06-10 | £1,723,587 |
| 33 - 35 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £4,245,000 | 2023-12-05 | £4,363,043 |
| 19 - 29 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £12,471,046 | 2023-01-18 | £11,984,675 |
| 15 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-02-11 | £1,173,195 |
| 11 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2015-11-18 | £2,343,902 |
SO14 7DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7DX 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) | 157 |
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 5,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 718 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 722 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 | 825 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 4,078 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 | 837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,788 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 | 653 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Bay | First Floor, 17A Above Bar Street | 1 yd | |
| Tea Rex | 18 Bargate Street, Southampton | 72 yd | |
| Burger King | West Bargate, Southampton | 82 yd | |
| Carluccio's | Unit 55 56, Lower Ground Level | 120 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 15, Ground Level | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firehouse | Vincents Walk, Southampton | 163 yd | |
| Maverick's | The Strand, Hanover Buildings | 219 yd | |
| Tap & Tandoor | Unit 5 Level 1, Watermark West Quay South | 231 yd | |
| All Bar One West Quay | Unit 4 Level 3, Watermark West Quay South | 231 yd | |
| Leo Leisure | 19 - 21 High Street, Southampton | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Town | 121 East Street, Southampton | 237 yd | |
| Fish Station | 110 East Street, Southampton | 237 yd | |
| Maxims Pizza & Kebab | 159 High Street, Southampton | 280 yd | |
| Stakks Pancake House Limited | Unit 4, Marlands Shopping Centre | 333 yd | |
| Shakeaway | 7 Marlands Shopping Centre, Civic Centre Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton | 197 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | John Lewis, West Quay Shopping Centre | 202 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Anchor 2, West Quay Shopping Centre | 202 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Portland Terrace | 271 yd | |
| Asda Bakery | Asda Stores Ltd, Portland Terrace | 271 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton Central) 176-178 176-178 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex HARBOUR PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Hoglands Park PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK PAVILLION HOGLANDS PARK HOUNDWELL PLACE | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Grand Harbour Hotel WEST QUAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 555 yd | |
| Kingsland Gym (Closed) 19-20 19-20 St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 635 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Mayflower Gym) West Park Road | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Speedflex (Southampton) City Court City Court Briton Street | health and fitness suite | 699 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.