Wades Crescent is in Nursling, Southampton and in Test Valley district. SO16 0BL 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 2017-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wades Crescent, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 0BJ, SO16 0BS, SO16 0BN, SO16 0BP, SO16 0BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 0BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 39.8% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 44% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 53.8% | 54.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 10.1% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 23% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 35.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 93.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 97.2% | 89.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 90% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wades Crescent was 164.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.9% higher than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wades Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams and the 24th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Wades Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2025-02-14 | £362,866 |
| 15 Wades Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-12-17 | £295,068 |
| 9 Wades Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2021-06-25 | £438,554 |
| 3 Wades Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2020-11-30 | £362,955 |
| 8 Wades Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-09-16 | £389,714 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Wades Crescent, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0BL has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 10 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Wades Crescent, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0BL has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 10 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SO16 0BL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 224 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursling Church of England Primary School Nursling Street , Nursling SO16 0XH | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 714 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Bakers Drove , Rownhams SO16 8AD | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Mansel Road West , Millbrook SO16 9LP | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,954 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 374 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcliffe School Grove Place , Nursling SO16 0AB | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampshire Collegiate School Atherley Grove Place , Upton Lane SO16 0AB | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lordshill Recreation Centre | Redbridge Lane, Southampton | 374 yd | |
| Parthian Climbing Southampton | Unit E1, Adanac Park | 471 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd | 4 Adanac Drive, Nursling | 611 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Club | Frogmore Lane, Nursling | 616 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Inn | Romsey Road, Nursling | 543 yd | |
| Nursling And Rownhams Social Club | Joe Bigwood Close, Nursling | 544 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Farm | Adanac Drive, Nursling | 688 yd | |
| The Horns Inn | Horns Inn, Romsey Road | 809 yd | |
| The Four Horseshoes | Nursling Street, Nursling | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Eight | Nursling Street, Nursling | 544 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 | 282 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Upper School) ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Nursling Recreation Ground Nursling Street | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Southampton) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE FROGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 953 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 314.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.