Fairlea Grange is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 7EJ 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 Fairlea Grange, Southampton, SO16 7EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3TX, SO16 7DT, SO16 3HY, SO16 7DS, SO16 7PH, SO16 7PG, SO16 7DU, SO16 7EQ, SO16 7NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 7EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 49.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 32.9% | 36.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 48.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 17% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 50.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 9% | 2.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.9% | 66.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 68.7% | 62% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 22% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 62% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 20.8% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 4.7% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlea Grange was 7.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Fairlea Grange has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 10th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 Fairlea Grange Denbigh Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-17 | £216,149 |
| Flat 6 Fairlea Grange Denbigh Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-20 | £218,120 |
| Flat 24 Fairlea Grange Denbigh Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-19 | £212,445 |
| Flat 4 Fairlea Grange Denbigh Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-09-22 | £236,341 |
| Flat 2 Fairlea Grange Denbigh Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2022-08-19 | £219,415 |
SO16 7EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7EJ 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,476 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 | 649 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,235 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 | 1,930 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,695 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 | 170 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uni of Southampton Catering Dept. | Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton | 270 yd | |
| Hampshire Autistic Society | Armstrong House, 3A Bassett Avenue | 384 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 3, 6 Gower Buidling | 756 yd | |
| Costa | 114 Burgess Road, Southampton | 756 yd | |
| Centenary Restaurant | Centenary Building, Salisbury Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 1,066 yd | |
| BiBim | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 1,075 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,076 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 184 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 805 yd |
| Southampton City Golf Course SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 827 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 979 yd |
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 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 | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 32.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 32.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.