Evesham Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3PG 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 Evesham Close, Southampton, SO16 3PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3PE, SO16 3PA, SO16 3PH, SO16 3PB, SO16 3PJ, SO16 3PQ, SO16 3PN, SO16 3NZ, SO16 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 3PG has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.5% | 47% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 34% | 37.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 46.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 52% | 45.1% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 43.2% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 3PG this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 52% | 58.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.1% | 75.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 76.6% | 68.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 14.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 68.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.2% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 3.4% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evesham Close was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evesham Close has the 39th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 218th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Evesham Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-03-18 | £403,137 |
| 5 Evesham Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2012-08-31 | £447,346 |
| 5 Evesham Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2010-07-14 | £399,914 |
| 1 Evesham Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2006-02-09 | £442,026 |
| 4 Evesham Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2000-06-23 | £442,926 |
SO16 3PG 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 639 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 | 748 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 2,103 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 | 334 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,616 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 | 2,623 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,300 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 | 994 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,528 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sure Start | Bassett Green Primary School, Honeysuckle Road | 626 yd | |
| Por Tin | 180A Burgess Road, Southampton | 705 yd | |
| Costa | 114 Burgess Road, Southampton | 725 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 3, 6 Gower Buidling | 725 yd | |
| Lanzhou Noodles | 200 Burgess Road, Southampton | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 424 yd | |
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 17 Bassett Green Village, Southampton | 316 yd | |
| Bassett Green Fish Bar | 109 Bassett Green Road, Southampton | 665 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 700 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 702 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 184 Burgess Road, Southampton | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 731 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 743 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.