Pansy Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3GQ 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 Pansy Road, Southampton, SO16 3GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3GP, SO16 3GR, SO16 3GN, SO16 3GT, SO16 3GU, SO16 3HT, SO16 3GJ, SO16 3GS, SO16 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 3GQ is primarily male, with 57.5% of the population 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 | 43.9% | 42.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 56.1% | 57.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 3GQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 63.9% | 62.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 24.1% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 19.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 24.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 32.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 13.9% | 1.6% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 7.4% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 68.5% | 66.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 58.2% | 54.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 20.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 20.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 57.7% | 54% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 15.3% | 15.2% | -0.1% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 7.2% | -9.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 13.6% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% | 76.7% | -27.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 10.8% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pansy Road was 81.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pansy Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 342nd lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Pansy Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-09-12 | £284,708 |
| 15 Pansy Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,020 | 2025-02-18 | £263,290 |
| 39 Pansy Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-12-12 | £179,421 |
| 43 Pansy Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-19 | £181,679 |
| 45 Pansy Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,250 | 2021-07-21 | £232,950 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Pansy Road, Southampton, SO16 3GQ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 13 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 Pansy Road, Southampton, SO16 3GQ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 13 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 3GQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3GQ 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) | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,492 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 | 471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 3,804 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,747 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 | 273 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,443 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 | 2,216 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,416 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 | 3,532 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 | 467 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 959 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 114 Burgess Road, Southampton | 249 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 3, 6 Gower Buidling | 249 yd | |
| Centenary Restaurant | Centenary Building, Salisbury Road | 348 yd | |
| Por Tin | 180A Burgess Road, Southampton | 398 yd | |
| Brewed Awakening | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 492 yd | |
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 688 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 688 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 387 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 396 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 184 Burgess Road, Southampton | 396 yd | |
| Yummy Thai Noodle Bar | 188 Burgess Road, Southampton | 412 yd | |
| BiBim | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 1,041 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 151 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.