Coxford Drove is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5ER is located in the Coxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coxford Drove, Southampton, SO16 5ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5FD, SO16 5EP, SO16 5EQ, SO16 5ES, SO16 5FF, SO16 5DZ, SO16 5ET, SO16 5FE, SO16 5EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 5ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 36.7% | 42.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 41.5% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 41% | 50.8% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.4% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 26% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 15.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 15.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 21.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.4% | 82.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 82.4% | 76.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 11.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 82.4% | 76.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coxford Drove was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Coxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coxford Drove has the 13th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Coxford and the 219th lowest crime rate of 734 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 -55.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Coxford Drove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-31 | £237,549 |
| 5 Coxford Drove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2020-11-03 | £266,299 |
| 5 Coxford Drove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2020-01-27 | £182,739 |
| 5 Coxford Drove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-11-15 | £156,679 |
| 11 Coxford Drove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2019-09-06 | £255,442 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | 4out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,413 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,446 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 | 659 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 494 yd | |
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 740 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 740 yd | |
| LoF Eye Unit Tea Bar | Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road | 740 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 861 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 957 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 35 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 88 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 227 yd | |
| The Giddy Kipper | 11 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 341 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 861 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 280 yd | |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 926 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 433.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 312.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.