Brading Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3DS 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 Brading Close, Southampton, SO16 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3DQ, SO16 3DT, SO16 3EJ, SO16 3DU, SO16 3DW, SO16 3EL, SO16 3DP, SO16 3DN, SO16 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 3DS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47.9% | 49% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 46.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 46.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 35.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.1% | 14.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 30.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 88.5% | 78.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 78.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brading Close was 102.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% higher than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brading Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 313th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Brading Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-10-03 | £270,000 |
| 31 Brading Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-09-29 | £230,000 |
| 50 Brading Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-07-31 | £238,431 |
| 15 Brading Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-03-27 | £246,520 |
| 54 Brading Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-04 | £221,824 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Brading Close, Southampton, SO16 3DS has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 39 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 Brading Close, Southampton, SO16 3DS has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 39 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 3DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 487 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 4,741 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 5,039 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 | 161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 3,638 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 | 2,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,815 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 | 4,691 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 | 715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 2,110 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 | 260 yd | |
| BTC Sports Club | Stoneham Lane, Southampton | 323 yd | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | STONEHAM LANE FOOTBALL COMPLEX, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO16 2PA | 323 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 591 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trojans Sports Club Ltd | The Trojans Club, Stoneham Lane | 786 yd | |
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 799 yd | |
| Banister Park | Banister Park Bowling Club, Stoneham Lane | 839 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 904 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Fish Bar | 109 Bassett Green Road, Southampton | 345 yd | |
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 17 Bassett Green Village, Southampton | 691 yd | |
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 717 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 751 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 813 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 160 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 285 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Hardmoor Sports Ground STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Therapeutics TROJANS SPORTS CLUB TROJANS SPORTS CLUB STONEHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Trojans Sports Club STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 787 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Banister Park Bowling Club STONEHAM LANE | indoor bowls | 836 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Wellington Sports Ground WELLINGTON SPORTS GROUND WELLINGTON SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 471.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 337.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 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.