Greenlea Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 2PG is located in the Swaythling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenlea Crescent, Southampton, SO16 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 2PE, SO16 2PD, SO16 2PL, SO16 2PF, SO18 2HP, SO16 2PB, SO18 2HQ, SO18 2HN, SO18 2QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 2PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 30.2% | 36.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 41.4% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 1.4% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 16.8% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 45.3% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 32.6% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 24.3% | 20% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 17.3% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 28.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 88% | 87.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 80.2% | 74% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 18.3% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 73.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 17.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 0.8% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 9.9% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenlea Crescent was 167.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.9% higher than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenlea Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 174th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Greenlea Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-03 | £245,610 |
| 65 Greenlea Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-04-14 | £218,446 |
| 49 Greenlea Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-11-04 | £332,954 |
| 45 Greenlea Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-10 | £378,669 |
| 66 Greenlea Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-08-28 | £251,769 |
SO16 2PG 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansbridge Primary School Octavia Road , Swaythling SO18 2LX | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Academy 21 Whieldon Way , North Stoneham SO50 9SB | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC Sports Club | Stoneham Lane, Southampton | 290 yd | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | STONEHAM LANE FOOTBALL COMPLEX, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO16 2PA | 290 yd | |
| Round About Café | 12 Westfield Corner, Wide Lane | 311 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 5 Westbrook Way, Southampton | 491 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 259 yd | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 710 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 766 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 926 yd | |
| The Trojans Sports Club Ltd | The Trojans Club, Stoneham Lane | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 646 yd | |
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 684 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 720 yd | |
| Sun City | 52 High Road, Southampton | 759 yd | |
| Top Chef | 40 High Road, Swaythling | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 503 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Wellington Sports Ground WELLINGTON SPORTS GROUND WELLINGTON SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Hardmoor Sports Ground STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Therapeutics TROJANS SPORTS CLUB TROJANS SPORTS CLUB STONEHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,042 yd |
| Trojans Sports Club STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,042 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 | 85.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.9% |
| 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 | 14.9% |
| Median download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.