Bodding Avenue is in Nursling, Southampton and in Test Valley district. SO16 0BJ is located in the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bodding Avenue, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 0BN, SO16 0BL, SO16 0BS, SO16 0BP, SO16 0BQ, SO16 0YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 0BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 52.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 41.6% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 5.9% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 0% | -9.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 40.8% | 66.1% | 25.3% | 48.4% | 17.7% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 27.3% | -12.2% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 5.7% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 0.8% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SO16 0BJ this area, 0.5% 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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 0.5% | -30.8% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.5% | 4.9% | -18.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 25.5% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 45.1% | 35.5% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 84.5% | -14.2% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
In this area, 82.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99% | 82.6% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 82.9% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bodding Avenue was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Bodding Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Bodding Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-28 | £372,577 |
| 68 Bodding Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-28 | £317,194 |
| 35 Bodding Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-03-27 | £477,573 |
| 19 Bodding Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-25 | £374,627 |
| 48 Bodding Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-01-30 | £510,519 |
SO16 0BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO16 0BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursling Church of England Primary School Nursling Street , Nursling SO16 0XH | 2out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Mansel Road West , Millbrook SO16 9LP | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Bakers Drove , Rownhams SO16 8AD | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,145 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parthian Climbing Southampton | Unit E1, Adanac Park | 386 yd | |
| Lordshill Recreation Centre | Redbridge Lane, Southampton | 462 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd | 4 Adanac Drive, Nursling | 524 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Club | Frogmore Lane, Nursling | 561 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursling And Rownhams Social Club | Joe Bigwood Close, Nursling | 569 yd | |
| Balmoral Inn | Romsey Road, Nursling | 606 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Farm | Adanac Drive, Nursling | 619 yd | |
| The Horns Inn | Horns Inn, Romsey Road | 847 yd | |
| The Four Horseshoes | Nursling Street, Nursling | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Eight | Nursling Street, Nursling | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lordshill Outdoor Recreation Centre LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 272 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Southampton) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE FROGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Upper School) ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Nursling Recreation Ground Nursling Street | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,043 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 | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| 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 | 1.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 1.2% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.