Bassett Row is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 7FS 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 Row, Southampton, SO16 7FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 7FT, SO16 7FQ, SO16 7HA, SO16 7FR, SO16 7GZ, SO16 7NU, SO16 7FP, SO16 7FA, SO16 7FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 7FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 7FS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 29.4% | 29.5% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 55.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 52.7% | 52.7% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.9% | 54.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 11.6% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 71.9% | 67.2% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 0.2% | -3.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 73.6% | 72.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 72.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 1.7% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bassett Row was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bassett Row has the 14th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Bassett Row, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-10-14 | £427,195 |
| 38 Bassett Row, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-02-05 | £570,299 |
| 36 Bassett Row, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-11-30 | £541,864 |
| 18 Bassett Row, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-10-14 | £450,954 |
| 20A Bassett Row, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2019-10-22 | £336,808 |
SO16 7FS 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Community 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 | 1,046 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,602 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlers Restaurant | Golf Course Road, Southampton | 405 yd | |
| SPF Caterers | Stoneham Golf Club, Bassett Green Road | 752 yd | |
| Uni of Southampton Catering Dept. | Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton City Golf Course SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 531 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 835 yd |
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Southampton) (Closed) Bracken Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 1,057 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 113.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 113.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.