Charles Knott Gardens is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2TF 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 Charles Knott Gardens, Southampton, SO15 2TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2TG, SO15 2TW, SO15 2TX, SO15 2PL, SO15 2JR, SO15 2SD, SO15 2JS, SO15 2JY, SO15 2PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 2TF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 46.5% | 48% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 53.5% | 52% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2TF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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 | 66.7% | 67.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 29.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 22.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 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 (89.5%) 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 | 57.2% | 44.9% | -12.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 44.6% | 13.3% | 33.6% | 11.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2TF this area, 9.1% 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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.9% | 58.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.8% | 80.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 75.4% | 67.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 66.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Knott Gardens was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Knott Gardens has the 15th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 185th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Charles Knott Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £353,500 | 2024-10-30 | £355,326 |
| 9 Charles Knott Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-14 | £311,923 |
| 17 Charles Knott Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2024-08-01 | £349,153 |
| 10 Charles Knott Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,800 | 2023-10-27 | £291,900 |
| 15 Charles Knott Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-12-20 | £356,571 |
SO15 2TF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,581 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 | 283 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,330 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 | 599 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet Belle | 58 Marshall Square, Southampton | 212 yd | |
| Lazzeez | 69 The Avenue, Southampton | 329 yd | |
| The Avenue Cafe | Avenue St Andrews United Reformed C, The Avenue | 428 yd | |
| Hope Street Cafe | 30 - 32 The Avenue, Southampton | 468 yd | |
| Cafe At The Hawthorns | The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre, The Common | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Ronnies Ltd | First and Second Floors, 15 - 17 High Street | 644 yd | |
| 7 Bone Southampton | 29 Bedford Place, Southampton | 662 yd | |
| Overdraft | 29 Carlton Place, Southampton | 703 yd | |
| Cricketers | 34 Carlton Place, Southampton | 703 yd | |
| Popworld | 17 Lower Banister Street, Southampton | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 65 The Avenue, Southampton | 329 yd | |
| The Avenue Chinese Takeaway | 67 The Avenue, Southampton | 337 yd | |
| Amins Kitchen | Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane | 587 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 112 Lodge Road, Southampton | 626 yd | |
| The Phat Chip Co | 89 Lodge Road, Southampton | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 268 yd | |
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 305 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 824 yd | |
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 910 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 15 Lodge Road, Southampton | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 200 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 213 yd |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 509 yd | |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 587 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 834 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 904 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 284 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 197.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.