Meadowhead Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 7AD 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 Meadowhead Road, Southampton, SO16 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 7AA, SO16 7QB, SO16 7DZ, SO16 7AB, SO16 7DY, SO16 7AE, SO16 7DP, SO16 7EB, SO16 7NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 7AD is primarily male, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 44.8% | 43.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 55.2% | 56.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 39.6% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 56.8% | 50.8% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 14% | -5.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 55.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 80.2% | 65% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 79.9% | 70.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 15.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 70.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 17.4% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowhead Road was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadowhead Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 158th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Meadowhead Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-05-22 | £462,996 |
| 1 Meadowhead Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £566,400 | 2018-05-18 | £667,593 |
| 9 Meadowhead Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £837,500 | 2016-07-13 | £1,044,127 |
| 20 Meadowhead Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £453,500 | 2016-03-24 | £598,368 |
| 2 Meadowhead Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2015-07-17 | £856,959 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO16 7AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 999 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,988 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 | 1,386 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Autistic Society | Armstrong House, 3A Bassett Avenue | 176 yd | |
| Uni of Southampton Catering Dept. | Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton | 406 yd | |
| Mealbox | Flat 10 Surrey Point, 387 - 389 Winchester Road | 555 yd | |
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| Centenary Restaurant | Centenary Building, Salisbury Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 9 Highcrown Street, Southampton | 814 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 1,025 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 1,025 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 1,025 yd | |
| Stags Head | Building 38, University Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| Crave | 365 Winchester Road, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| BurgerLAB | 27 Burgess Road, Southampton | 751 yd | |
| Mirra Bake House | 33 Highfield Lane, Southampton | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 945 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.