Binstead Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3DT 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 Binstead Close, Southampton, SO16 3DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3DZ, SO16 3EJ, SO16 3DS, SO16 3EH, SO16 3EL, SO16 3DY, SO16 3DW, SO16 3EN, SO16 3DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 3DT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 36.2% | 35% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 45.7% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 | 56% | 55.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around SO16 3DT this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 41.1% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 89.3% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 90.2% | 84.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 84.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Binstead Close was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Binstead Close has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 54th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Binstead Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-24 | £226,405 |
| 18 Binstead Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £221,666 | 2023-02-24 | £217,174 |
| 10 Binstead Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2022-07-27 | £185,923 |
| 1 Binstead Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-10-22 | £249,618 |
| 26 Binstead Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-08-14 | £222,973 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 310 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 | 775 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansbridge Primary School Octavia Road , Swaythling SO18 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Academy 21 Whieldon Way , North Stoneham SO50 9SB | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Free schools | 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 | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,060 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 | 1,319 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 148 yd | |
| BTC Sports Club | Stoneham Lane, Southampton | 380 yd | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | STONEHAM LANE FOOTBALL COMPLEX, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO16 2PA | 380 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 559 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 840 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 860 yd | |
| The Trojans Sports Club Ltd | The Trojans Club, Stoneham Lane | 880 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 892 yd | |
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Fish Bar | 109 Bassett Green Road, Southampton | 261 yd | |
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 17 Bassett Green Village, Southampton | 611 yd | |
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 665 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 696 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 711 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 259 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 268 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Hardmoor Sports Ground STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Therapeutics TROJANS SPORTS CLUB TROJANS SPORTS CLUB STONEHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Trojans Sports Club STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 882 yd |
| Banister Park Bowling Club STONEHAM LANE | indoor bowls | 924 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 1,083 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.