Ethelburt Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3DE 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 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, SO16 3DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3LD, SO16 3DF, SO16 3LB, SO16 3EF, SO16 3JS, SO16 3JU, SO16 3DZ, SO16 3JH, SO16 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 3DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.7% | 49.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 50.4% | 37.7% | -12.7% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 48.2% | 11.9% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 50.6% | 52% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.2% | 18.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 16.1% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 19.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 24.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.5% | 80.7% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 82.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 82.3% | 83.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 10.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 1.1% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ethelburt Avenue was 153.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.1% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ethelburt Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 190th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-25 | £318,686 |
| 102 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-07 | £438,253 |
| 88 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-11-15 | £459,114 |
| 90 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-04-03 | £476,658 |
| 88 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-09-03 | £444,183 |
SO16 3DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3DE 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 5,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,715 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 | 4,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 502 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittys Vintage Teas | 81 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton | 123 yd | |
| Sure Start | Bassett Green Primary School, Honeysuckle Road | 568 yd | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | STONEHAM LANE FOOTBALL COMPLEX, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO16 2PA | 571 yd | |
| BTC Sports Club | Stoneham Lane, Southampton | 571 yd | |
| Burger King | Burgess Road, Southampton | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 678 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 839 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 858 yd | |
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 989 yd | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Fish Bar | 109 Bassett Green Road, Southampton | 174 yd | |
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 17 Bassett Green Village, Southampton | 459 yd | |
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 660 yd | |
| Afiyet Oglum | 190 Burgess Road, Bassett | 678 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 372 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| Hardmoor Sports Ground STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Therapeutics TROJANS SPORTS CLUB TROJANS SPORTS CLUB STONEHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Trojans Sports Club STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,059 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 1,061 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.