Carlton Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2ET is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Crescent, Southampton, SO15 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2EZ, SO15 2ED, SO15 2DT, SO15 2EF, SO15 2EB, SO15 2EE, SO15 2DZ, SO15 2EP, SO15 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 2ET is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 48.4% | 45.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 54.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 SO15 2ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.5% 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 | 74.3% | 86.5% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 48.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 7.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -36.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 47.7% | 50.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 SO15 2ET this area, 6.8% 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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 4.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.1% | 26.8% | -11.3% | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 47.4% | 23.9% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.4% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 79.4% | 69.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 79.4% | 51.8% | -27.6% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 25.9% | 17.4% | 6.1% | 19.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 11.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 51.8% | -26.3% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 10.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 20.4% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Crescent was 1686.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 724.1% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 2nd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1080.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 22 Carlton Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-12-06 | £318,699 |
| Flat 1 The Chambers, 18 Carlton Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-17 | £290,605 |
| Flat 3 22 Carlton Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-06-30 | £256,793 |
| Flat 1 22 Carlton Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-10-20 | £236,866 |
| Flat 1 The Chambers, 18 Carlton Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-09-25 | £259,879 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 2ET 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 | 118 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 77 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 984 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,058 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 | 79 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,410 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 | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 967 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewdog | 18A Upper Banister Street, Southampton | 124 yd | |
| Cafe Creme Oriental Nights | 31 Bedford Place, Southampton | 124 yd | |
| Happy Bean Coffee Bar | 66 Bedford Place, Southampton | 141 yd | |
| Piecaramba | 30A Carlton Place, Southampton | 142 yd | |
| Retro Cafe | 34 Bedford Place, Southampton | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Ronnies Ltd | First and Second Floors, 15 - 17 High Street | 47 yd | |
| Overdraft | 29 Carlton Place, Southampton | 122 yd | |
| Cricketers | 34 Carlton Place, Southampton | 122 yd | |
| 7 Bone Southampton | 29 Bedford Place, Southampton | 124 yd | |
| Fever and Vibe | 24 Carlton Place, Southampton | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd | 16 Bedford Place, Southampton | 259 yd | |
| JJ'S Caspian Fish and Chips | 8 Bedford Place, Southampton | 262 yd | |
| Romeo Pizza | 3 Bedford Place, Southampton | 262 yd | |
| Ted's Fish Bar | 15 Bedford Place, Polygon | 262 yd | |
| Chickenland | 9 Bedford Place, Southampton | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 262 yd | |
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 313 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 335 yd | |
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 550 yd | |
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 117 yd |
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 240 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 457 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Sports Centre St Marys) ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 620 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Solent Sports Complex) St Andrews Road | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 718 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 | 151.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.