Begonia Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3GX 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 Begonia Road, Southampton, SO16 3GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3HA, SO16 3HP, SO16 3HR, SO16 3GW, SO16 3HB, SO16 3GZ, SO16 3HQ, SO16 3GU, SO16 3HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 3GX 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 | 46.5% | 47.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53.5% | 52.2% | -1.3% | 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 3GX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 52.3% | 54.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 33.1% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 52.1% | 48.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 31.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 3GX this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 28.5% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 23% | -5.6% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 69.1% | 56.6% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 69.1% | 66.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 21.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 68.8% | 66.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 20.7% | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Begonia Road was 149.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.7% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Begonia Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 212th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Begonia Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-15 | £333,462 |
| 6 Begonia Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,500 | 2024-07-12 | £264,874 |
| 14 Begonia Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-09-27 | £246,655 |
| 16 Begonia Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2006-11-10 | £244,401 |
| 2 Begonia Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2003-07-09 | £243,742 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO16 3GX 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 | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 826 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 | 384 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,306 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,839 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 | 488 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Por Tin | 180A Burgess Road, Southampton | 216 yd | |
| Brewed Awakening | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 255 yd | |
| Sure Start | Bassett Green Primary School, Honeysuckle Road | 265 yd | |
| Lanzhou Noodles | 200 Burgess Road, Southampton | 285 yd | |
| Pizzazz Pizza | 202 Burgess Road, Southampton | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 293 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 649 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 649 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 649 yd | |
| Stags Head | Building 38, University Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 208 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 213 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 184 Burgess Road, Southampton | 213 yd | |
| Yummy Thai Noodle Bar | 188 Burgess Road, Southampton | 226 yd | |
| BiBim | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 285 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Portswood Recreation Ground TENNIS 54M FROM FLAT 1, ROYAL COURT, UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD 40M FROM UNNAMED ROAD TENNIS 54M FROM FLAT 1, ROYAL COURT, UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD 40M FROM UNNAMED ROAD UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 1,039 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 224.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.