Saxholm Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 7GW 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 Saxholm Close, Southampton, SO16 7GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 7GU, SO16 7GR, SO16 7GS, SO16 7HB, SO16 7GX, SO16 7GP, SO16 7GT, SO16 7GY, SO16 7GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 7GW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51.4% | 53.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO16 7GW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 20.6% | 23.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 64.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 52.4% | 53.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around SO16 7GW this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.8% | 54.9% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 12% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 79% | 71.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 80.7% | 73.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 72.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 20.3% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 1% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxholm Close was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saxholm Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 130th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Saxholm Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £454,000 | 2018-09-26 | £529,114 |
| 4 Saxholm Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-10-31 | £462,383 |
| 3 Saxholm Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2005-08-05 | £608,530 |
| 5 Saxholm Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2005-05-11 | £564,567 |
| 2 Saxholm Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2003-02-04 | £470,256 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Saxholm Close, Southampton, SO16 7GW has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 3 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 Saxholm Close, Southampton, SO16 7GW has very low surface water flood risk.
1 of 3 properties (33.33%) 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 7GW 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 7GW 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 2,005 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 | 3,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,802 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 | 1,129 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 3,581 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,876 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,024 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 | 4,269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,848 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlers Restaurant | Golf Course Road, Southampton | 511 yd | |
| SPF Caterers | Stoneham Golf Club, Bassett Green Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eyre Bar | Glen Eyre Road, Southampton | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Southampton) (Closed) Bracken Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Southampton City Golf Course SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 742 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Stoneham Golf Club MONKS WOOD CLOSE | golf | 954 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 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 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 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.