Arlowe Drive is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6DN is located in the Bassett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 2011-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arlowe Drive, Southampton, SO16 6DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6QD, SO16 6QB, SO16 6QE, SO16 6PY, SO16 6PZ, SO16 6PU, SO16 6PX, SO16 6DP, SO16 6TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 6DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 53.3% | 7.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 54.6% | 46.7% | -7.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 6DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 47.8% | 43.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 42.2% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 52.6% | 50.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 6DN this area, 9.4% 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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 9.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 53.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 15.6% | 12.0% | 1.6% | 14.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.4% | 63.1% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 70.3% | 50.5% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 19.9% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 19% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 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 | 69% | 50% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 17.1% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 15.6% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 8.5% | 0.2% | 8.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlowe Drive was 209.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 198.4% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Arlowe Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 131st highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Arlowe Drive, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-07-19 | £275,565 |
| 2 Arlowe Drive, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-04-04 | £265,145 |
| 3 Arlowe Drive, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2021-11-26 | £248,688 |
| 4 Arlowe Drive, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-11-08 | £261,496 |
| 1 Arlowe Drive, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-08-20 | £260,304 |
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,665 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 | 1,005 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 26 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, 230 - 234 Winchester Road | 295 yd | |
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 793 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 793 yd | |
| LoF Eye Unit Tea Bar | Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 135 yd | |
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 561 yd | |
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 767 yd | |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club | 124-142 Wilton Road, Southampton | 842 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 276 Winchester Road, Southampton | 119 yd | |
| Bangla Balti House | 278 Winchester Road, Southampton | 119 yd | |
| BurgerLAB | 27 Burgess Road, Southampton | 607 yd | |
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 291 yd | |
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 264 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 1,093 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.