Carnation Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3JW 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 Carnation Road, Southampton, SO16 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3JX, SO16 3JY, SO16 3JZ, SO16 3JT, SO16 3JR, SO16 3LA, SO16 3JS, SO16 3JQ, SO16 3JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 3JW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.8% | 47.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 3JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 38% | 50.2% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 31.7% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 43.6% | 41.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 41.1% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.3% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 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.
In the area around SO16 3JW this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 31.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 13.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.7% | 82.8% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 87.8% | 79.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 12.9% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 87.2% | 80.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carnation Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carnation Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 325th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Carnation Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-11-25 | £295,000 |
| 30 Carnation Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-28 | £197,714 |
| 42 Carnation Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,950 | 2024-02-09 | £279,893 |
| 46 Carnation Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2021-09-15 | £261,209 |
| 14 Carnation Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-12-18 | £270,556 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Carnation Road, Southampton, SO16 3JW has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 9 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 Carnation Road, Southampton, SO16 3JW has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 9 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 5,078 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 | 360 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 669 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 | 4,145 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 5,403 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 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,844 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,729 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 | 4,120 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 | 580 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 889 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sure Start | Bassett Green Primary School, Honeysuckle Road | 358 yd | |
| Kittys Vintage Teas | 81 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton | 397 yd | |
| Burger King | Burgess Road, Southampton | 461 yd | |
| Uni Kebab | 220 Burgess Road, Southampton | 478 yd | |
| Chef China | 200B Burgess Road, Southampton | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 489 yd | |
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 929 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 954 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 1,023 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 17 Bassett Green Village, Southampton | 282 yd | |
| Bassett Green Fish Bar | 109 Bassett Green Road, Southampton | 294 yd | |
| Afiyet Oglum | 190 Burgess Road, Bassett | 489 yd | |
| Chan's | 194 Burgess Road, Southampton | 493 yd | |
| Chinese Noodle Bar | 196 Burgess Road, Southampton | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 493 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 993 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 444 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 352 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.