Copperfield Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3NW 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 Copperfield Road, Southampton, SO16 3NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3NX, SO16 3NZ, SO16 3NR, SO16 3PA, SO16 3PJ, SO16 3GL, SO16 3NU, SO16 3PQ, SO16 3NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 3NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.9% 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 | 96.6% | 81.9% | -14.7% | 37.9% | 44.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.3% | 14.2% | 11.9% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 65.2% | 51.8% | -13.4% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 39% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3NW this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 63.6% | 63.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 46.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 25.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0.9% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 9.0% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 65.4% | 70.8% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 62.3% | 71.1% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 15.4% | -7.5% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 71.1% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 26.8% | 10.6% | -16.2% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 13.1% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copperfield Road was 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copperfield Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 46th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-15 | £282,991 |
| 23 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-12-16 | £344,180 |
| 21 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-11 | £377,532 |
| 27 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2018-08-06 | £412,878 |
| 9 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-07-11 | £320,581 |
SO16 3NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3NW 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) | 605 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 865 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 | 829 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 208 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,480 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 | 2,420 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 801 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 938 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Free schools special | Yes | 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 | 613 yd | |
| Costa | 114 Burgess Road, Southampton | 613 yd | |
| Uni of Southampton Catering Dept. | Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton | 670 yd | |
| Sure Start | Bassett Green Primary School, Honeysuckle Road | 699 yd | |
| Centenary Restaurant | Centenary Building, Salisbury Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 261 yd | |
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 777 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 1,062 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 1,062 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 17 Bassett Green Village, Southampton | 542 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 707 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 712 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 184 Burgess Road, Southampton | 712 yd | |
| Yummy Thai Noodle Bar | 188 Burgess Road, Southampton | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 150 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 893 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 994 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 | 268.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.