Highclere Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 7AW 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 Highclere Road, Southampton, SO16 7AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 7AX, SO16 7AR, SO16 7AT, SO16 7AQ, SO15 7TY, SO15 7TZ, SO16 7AS, SO16 6SA, SO16 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 7AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO16 7AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 31.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 54.9% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 58.5% | 49.4% | -9.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 37.1% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 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.
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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 47.2% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 95.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 90.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 90.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highclere Road was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highclere Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 225th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Highclere Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-08 | £438,098 |
| 10 Highclere Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-04-08 | £586,722 |
| 20 Highclere Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2020-03-12 | £386,665 |
| 14 Highclere Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-12-14 | £505,973 |
| 2 Highclere Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-04-27 | £357,630 |
SO16 7AW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO16 7AW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,564 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 | 239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | 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 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,931 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 | 1,313 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,158 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 | 754 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy alternative provision 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 | 247 yd | |
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 253 yd | |
| The View | The Sporting View, Thornhill Road | 439 yd | |
| Cafe 153 - King's Church | 414 Coxford Road, Southampton | 766 yd | |
| Hampshire Autistic Society | Armstrong House, 3A Bassett Avenue | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 618 yd | |
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 253 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 253 yd | |
| Crave | 365 Winchester Road, Southampton | 253 yd | |
| BurgerLAB | 27 Burgess Road, Southampton | 318 yd | |
| Peking House | 276 Winchester Road, Southampton | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 170 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 730 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Southampton City Golf Course SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 1,088 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 | 88.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.