Bassett Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 7DQ 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 Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 7DP, SO16 7PA, SO16 7PJ, SO16 7DX, SO16 7DR, SO16 7QB, SO16 7DY, SO16 7NQ, SO16 7PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 7DQ 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 Bassett Avenue was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bassett Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 275th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Bassett Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-02-26 | £543,019 |
| 44 Bassett Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-06-04 | £456,190 |
| 44 Bassett Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2001-05-04 | £462,193 |
| 44 Bassett Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 1996-10-25 | £561,759 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DQ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 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 Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DQ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO16 7DQ 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 Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 3,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,181 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 | 2,780 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,826 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 | 1,637 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,635 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 | 3,015 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 | 177 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 412 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 519 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 836 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 92 yd | |
| Uni of Southampton Catering Dept. | Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton | 143 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 3, 6 Gower Buidling | 667 yd | |
| Costa | 114 Burgess Road, Southampton | 667 yd | |
| Centenary Restaurant | Centenary Building, Salisbury Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 795 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 9 Highcrown Street, Southampton | 849 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 940 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 940 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirra Bake House | 33 Highfield Lane, Southampton | 967 yd | |
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 979 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 979 yd | |
| Crave | 365 Winchester Road, Southampton | 979 yd | |
| BurgerLAB | 27 Burgess Road, Southampton | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 939 yd |
| Southampton City Golf Course SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 1,060 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% |
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.