Bracken Place is in Chilworth, Southampton and in Test Valley district. SO16 3NG is located in the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams 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 Bracken Place, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 3NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 3NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO16 3NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 22.2% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 65.5% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 21.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 54.2% | 54.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 36.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 7.4% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 13.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 49.7% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.2% 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 | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 15.4% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 22.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 70.5% | 51.2% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -30.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 74.6% | 70.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 18.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 70.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 22.6% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 1.7% | -15.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 25% | 0.9% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracken Place was 83.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% higher than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bracken Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams and the 85th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bracken Lodge Bracken Place, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2021-08-25 | £1,139,790 |
| Stoneham House Bracken Place, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2019-03-29 | £1,218,669 |
| Silverdale Bracken Place, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2012-08-21 | £746,255 |
| 1 The Coach House Bracken Place, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2012-05-25 | £611,791 |
| 2 The Coach House Bracken Place, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,500 | 2010-04-23 | £738,557 |
SO16 3NG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SO16 3NG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Blackbird Road , SO50 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Academy 21 Whieldon Way , North Stoneham SO50 9SB | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 4out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,902 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 3,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPF Caterers | Stoneham Golf Club, Bassett Green Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Southampton) (Closed) Bracken Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 829 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.9% |
| Median download speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.