Burgess Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 7AL 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 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 7AH, SO16 7AN, SO16 7LS, SO16 7LF, SO16 7AJ, SO16 7DL, SO16 7AP, SO16 7DN, SO16 7DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 7AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 46.6% | 54.5% | 7.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 53.4% | 45.5% | -7.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 7AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 46.9% | 52.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 32.1% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 51.3% | 54.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 29.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 76.2% | 71.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 74% | 65.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 16.4% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 65.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 15.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burgess Road was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burgess Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 169th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Burgess Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-01-16 | £304,703 |
| 57 Burgess Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2023-03-17 | £417,115 |
| 67A Burgess Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-10 | £395,070 |
| 61 Burgess Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-10-23 | £412,712 |
| 67A Burgess Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £254,540 | 2018-11-09 | £306,519 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 7AL has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 9 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 7AL has medium surface water flood risk.
6 of 9 properties (66.67%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SO16 7AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO16 7AL 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybrook Junior School Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane , Hollybrook School SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | - not rated | 428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | - not rated | 452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5LA | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 877 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,466 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 | 955 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 877 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 886 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mealbox | Flat 10 Surrey Point, 387 - 389 Winchester Road | 192 yd | |
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 194 yd | |
| Hampshire Autistic Society | Armstrong House, 3A Bassett Avenue | 742 yd | |
| The View | The Sporting View, Thornhill Road | 804 yd | |
| Uni of Southampton Catering Dept. | Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 644 yd | |
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 727 yd | |
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BurgerLAB | 27 Burgess Road, Southampton | 179 yd | |
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 194 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 194 yd | |
| Crave | 365 Winchester Road, Southampton | 194 yd | |
| Peking House | 276 Winchester Road, Southampton | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 513 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 994 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 413.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 367.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.