Violet Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3GL 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 Violet Road, Southampton, SO16 3GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3GS, SO16 3GJ, SO16 3GN, SO16 3NS, SO16 3GP, SO16 3GD, SO16 3NX, SO16 3GT, SO16 3GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 3GL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 47.1% | 48.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 3GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 63.6% | 44.7% | -18.9% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 43.5% | 21.3% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 48.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 31.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 16.1% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 13.5% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.5% | 14.7% | -18.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 50.9% | 23.8% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.6% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 65.8% | 65.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 65.3% | 66.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 14.2% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 66.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 14.1% | 17.3% | 3.2% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 4.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Road was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Violet Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Violet Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-08-16 | £249,537 |
| 73 Violet Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-07-13 | £254,587 |
| 73 Violet Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2006-10-06 | £322,921 |
| 73 Violet Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2003-07-28 | £294,000 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Violet Road, Southampton, SO16 3GL has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 2 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 Violet Road, Southampton, SO16 3GL has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 2 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 3GL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO16 3GL 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 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 93 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,262 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,570 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 | 3,603 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 639 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 852 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 962 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Unit 3, 6 Gower Buidling | 405 yd | |
| Costa | 114 Burgess Road, Southampton | 405 yd | |
| Centenary Restaurant | Centenary Building, Salisbury Road | 500 yd | |
| Uni of Southampton Catering Dept. | Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton | 539 yd | |
| Por Tin | 180A Burgess Road, Southampton | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 419 yd | |
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 647 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 856 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 856 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 555 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 562 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 184 Burgess Road, Southampton | 562 yd | |
| Yummy Thai Noodle Bar | 188 Burgess Road, Southampton | 577 yd | |
| BiBim | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 639 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 61 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 1,094 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% |
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.