Pine Walk is in Chilworth, Southampton and in Test Valley district. SO16 7HJ is located in the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams 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 Pine Walk, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 7HL, SO16 7HQ, SO16 7HN, SO16 7HP, SO16 7LR, SO16 7HT, SO16 7GB, SO16 7HZ, SO16 7GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 7HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.1% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 7HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.1% 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% | 17.9% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 72.1% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 56.5% | 59.9% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7HJ this area, 9.2% 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 | 13.4% | 9.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 54.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% 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 | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.6% | 23.8% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 20.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 63.4% | 52.3% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 75.7% | 69.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 19.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 69.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 25% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 0.9% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 14.8% | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pine Walk was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Pine Walk has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams and the 116th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illetas Cottage Pine Walk, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £526,051 | 2007-09-20 | £878,836 |
| Illetas Cottage Pine Walk, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 1997-11-03 | £762,925 |
SO16 7HJ 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 7HJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Blackbird Road , SO50 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,591 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 | 1,707 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Community 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 | 3,339 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,106 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 | 1,540 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,860 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 | 772 yd | |
| SPF Caterers | Stoneham Golf Club, Bassett Green Road | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Southampton) (Closed) Bracken Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Southampton City Golf Course SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 1,049 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.