Leaside Way is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3EQ 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 Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3FG, SO16 3LY, SO16 3EG, SO16 3QB, SO16 3LX, SO16 3JU, SO16 3TY, SO16 3EF, SO16 3LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 3EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 43.8% | 47.8% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 56.2% | 52.2% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 3EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 68.5% | 61% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 25.9% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.9% | 17.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.9% | 27.6% | -17.3% | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 27.3% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.6% | 76.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 77.5% | 63.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 20.6% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 77.5% | 63.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 10.9% | 8.0% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leaside Way was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leaside Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 85th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221 Leaside Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2023-08-29 | £221,455 |
| 225 Leaside Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2022-11-09 | £252,277 |
| 237 Leaside Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-25 | £214,559 |
| 217 Leaside Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-06-25 | £188,505 |
| 249 Leaside Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-03-26 | £224,538 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EQ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 19 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 Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EQ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 19 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 3EQ 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 3EQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 60 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 5,174 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 | 60 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,006 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 | 4,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,716 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 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 3,279 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 | 2,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,027 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 | 4,429 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 | 808 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 1,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittys Vintage Teas | 81 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton | 398 yd | |
| Sure Start | Bassett Green Primary School, Honeysuckle Road | 699 yd | |
| BTC Sports Club | Stoneham Lane, Southampton | 756 yd | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | STONEHAM LANE FOOTBALL COMPLEX, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO16 2PA | 756 yd | |
| Burger King | Burgess Road, Southampton | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 831 yd | |
| The Trojans Sports Club Ltd | The Trojans Club, Stoneham Lane | 901 yd | |
| Banister Park | Banister Park Bowling Club, Stoneham Lane | 910 yd | |
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Fish Bar | 109 Bassett Green Road, Southampton | 145 yd | |
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 17 Bassett Green Village, Southampton | 268 yd | |
| Afiyet Oglum | 190 Burgess Road, Bassett | 831 yd | |
| Chan's | 194 Burgess Road, Southampton | 834 yd | |
| Chinese Noodle Bar | 196 Burgess Road, Southampton | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 834 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 497 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 746 yd |
| Hardmoor Sports Ground STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Therapeutics TROJANS SPORTS CLUB TROJANS SPORTS CLUB STONEHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Trojans Sports Club STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 902 yd |
| Banister Park Bowling Club STONEHAM LANE | indoor bowls | 907 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 982 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 | 464.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 335.2 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.