West Marlands Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO14 7FW 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 West Marlands Road, Southampton, SO14 7FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO14 7FN, SO14 7FP, SO14 7DU, SO14 7BL, SO14 7FG, SO14 7DW, SO14 7FF, SO14 7DT, SO14 1NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO14 7FW 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 7FW, 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 7FW 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 West Marlands Road 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.
West Marlands Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ground Floor 78 West Marlands Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2017-06-06 | £52,036 |
SO14 7FW 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 7FW 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 | 4,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School French Street , Old Town SO14 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,223 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 | 840 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,911 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 | 1,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,803 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 | 510 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Dosa | 4A Civic Centre Road, Southampton | 45 yd | |
| Subway Southampton | 127F Above Bar Street, Southampton | 46 yd | |
| KFC | 127A Above Bar Street, Southampton | 46 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | 1 Guildhall Square, Southampton | 55 yd | |
| Blues Smokehouse | 138 Above Bar Street, Southampton | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Door | 78 West Marlands Road, Southampton | 17 yd | |
| Switch | 127 Above Bar Street, Southampton | 46 yd | |
| Scholars Arms | 166 Above Bar Street, Southampton | 87 yd | |
| Spitfire | 130 - 132 Above Bar Street, Southampton | 87 yd | |
| Sharkey's Sports Bar Southampton | 136 Above Bar Street, Southampton | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sib's Fish & Chips | 2 Civic Centre Road, Southampton | 55 yd | |
| Fat Twins | 150 Above Bar Street, Southampton | 129 yd | |
| Stakks Pancake House Limited | Unit 4, Marlands Shopping Centre | 187 yd | |
| Shakeaway | 7 Marlands Shopping Centre, Civic Centre Road | 187 yd | |
| Dersim Takeaway | 200 Above Bar Street, Southampton | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Portland Terrace | 296 yd | |
| Asda Bakery | Asda Stores Ltd, Portland Terrace | 296 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Anchor 2, West Quay Shopping Centre | 486 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | John Lewis, West Quay Shopping Centre | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 265 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Mayflower Gym) West Park Road | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Solent Sports Complex) St Andrews Road | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Kingsland Community Centre KINGSLAND HALL KINGSLAND HALL BROAD GREEN | 548 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Central) WESTERN ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Southampton) (Closed) East Bargate | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Sports Centre St Marys) ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 624 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.