Copperfield Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3NY 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 3NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3PQ, SO16 3PR, SO16 3PB, SO16 3GJ, SO16 3GT, SO16 3GS, SO16 3GZ, SO16 3PE, SO16 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 3NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.1% | 41.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 44.4% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 48.1% | 57.1% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 26% | -11.6% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.8% | 18.3% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 36.7% | -4.1% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 74.2% | 72.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 69.4% | 66.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 18.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 9.9% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 68.3% | 66.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 22.2% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 1.3% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 11.7% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copperfield Road was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copperfield Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 241st lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-07-25 | £348,272 |
| 98 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-07 | £268,027 |
| 52 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-09-16 | £344,599 |
| 56 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2024-04-19 | £291,923 |
| 50 Copperfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-07-28 | £293,793 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Copperfield Road, Southampton, SO16 3NY has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 18 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 Copperfield Road, Southampton, SO16 3NY has very low surface water flood risk.
2 of 18 properties (11.11%) 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 3NY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3NY 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,625 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 | 437 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 750 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 | 3,706 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,975 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 | 281 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,622 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 | 2,479 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,649 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 | 3,802 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 | 690 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 938 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,091 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 | 435 yd | |
| Por Tin | 180A Burgess Road, Southampton | 481 yd | |
| Costa | 114 Burgess Road, Southampton | 507 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 3, 6 Gower Buidling | 508 yd | |
| Lanzhou Noodles | 200 Burgess Road, Southampton | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 525 yd | |
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 527 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 913 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 913 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 17 Bassett Green Village, Southampton | 401 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 475 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 478 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 184 Burgess Road, Southampton | 478 yd | |
| Yummy Thai Noodle Bar | 188 Burgess Road, Southampton | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 971 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 | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 302.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 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.