Tulip Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3BB is located in the Bassett 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 Tulip Road, Southampton, SO16 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3AU, SO16 3BT, SO16 3BY, SO17 3TE, SO16 3BW, SO16 3LP, SO16 3AX, SO16 3BA, SO17 3TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 3BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 SO16 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 55.1% | 56.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 34.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 54.5% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.2% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 26% | 17.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.9% | 28.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 30.9% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.2% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 9.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 11.3% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 68.2% | 70.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 63.3% | 64.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 13.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.9% | 16.5% | -8.4% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 64.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tulip Road was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tulip Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 323rd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tulip Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2002-02-08 | £322,511 |
| 1 Tulip Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1995-09-26 | £303,711 |
SO16 3BB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO16 3BB 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 | 76 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 131 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,642 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,482 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 | 641 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Burgess Road, Southampton | 81 yd | |
| Uni Kebab | 220 Burgess Road, Southampton | 218 yd | |
| Sure Start | Bassett Green Primary School, Honeysuckle Road | 251 yd | |
| Chef China | 200B Burgess Road, Southampton | 259 yd | |
| Lanzhou Noodles | 200 Burgess Road, Southampton | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 259 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 638 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 770 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 817 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afiyet Oglum | 190 Burgess Road, Bassett | 259 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 208 Burgess Road, Southampton | 269 yd | |
| Chan's | 194 Burgess Road, Southampton | 269 yd | |
| Chinese Noodle Bar | 196 Burgess Road, Southampton | 269 yd | |
| The Burgess Grill (TBG) Also Trading As Candy Escape Co | 216B Burgess Road, Southampton | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 207 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Portswood Recreation Ground TENNIS 54M FROM FLAT 1, ROYAL COURT, UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD 40M FROM UNNAMED ROAD TENNIS 54M FROM FLAT 1, ROYAL COURT, UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD 40M FROM UNNAMED ROAD UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 891 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 975 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.