Waltham Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5NW 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 Waltham Crescent, Southampton, SO16 5NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5NS, SO16 5NZ, SO16 5NT, SO16 5NX, SO16 5JJ, SO16 5NU, SO16 5NY, SO16 5JG, SO16 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 5NW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 32.7% | 36.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 48% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 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 | 47.2% | 51.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 21.6% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 19.2% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 22.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.4% | 77.9% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 90.6% | 80.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 11.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 81.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waltham Crescent was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Coxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waltham Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Coxford and the 70th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Waltham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-02 | £262,826 |
| 17 Waltham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2019-03-20 | £204,605 |
| 15 Waltham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-03-13 | £212,862 |
| 3 Waltham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-07-15 | £231,941 |
| 13 Waltham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2015-06-29 | £204,641 |
SO16 5NW 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,471 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 | 2,170 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 328 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,762 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood School | 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 203 yd | |
| Cafe 153 - King's Church | 414 Coxford Road, Southampton | 355 yd | |
| Princess Anne Hospital Cafe | Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road | 751 yd | |
| The View | The Sporting View, Thornhill Road | 836 yd | |
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuti's Express | 241 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 116 yd | |
| The Big Catch | 245 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 116 yd | |
| Eastern House | 24 Hollyoak Road, Southampton | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 1,047 yd | |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 312.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 245.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.