Cheviot Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 4AA is located in the Millbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheviot Road, Southampton, SO16 4AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4NT, SO16 4AB, SO16 4NR, SO16 9DN, SO16 9JQ, SO16 4NS, SO16 4AD, SO16 4AE, SO16 4PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 4AA 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 | 47.5% | 51.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.9% | -3.6% | 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 area around SO16 4AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 47% | 45.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 34.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.9% | 47.7% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 32.4% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 3.2% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 4AA this area, 31.1% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 31.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 17.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 89.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 92.6% | 82.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 82.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheviot Road was 263.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% higher than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheviot Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 84th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Cheviot Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2019-08-30 | £244,071 |
| 36 Cheviot Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-11-21 | £207,115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Park Primary School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,867 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 | 2,904 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Restaurant | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 647 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 647 yd | |
| Robins Nest | Unit C, Atlantic Works | 723 yd | |
| Ten Pin | Auckland Road, Southampton | 805 yd | |
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 89 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 316 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 98 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 729 yd | |
| Golden Pool | 102 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 729 yd | |
| Aroma Kitchen | 86 Oakley Road, Southampton | 788 yd | |
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 647 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Redbridge Community School CUCKMERE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 1,025 yd |
| Studland Road Playing Field (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 167.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.