Beaulieu Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 8ED is located in the Coxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beaulieu Close, Southampton, SO16 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 8EB, SO16 8EA, SO16 8EF, SO16 5NQ, SO16 5PA, SO16 8EE, SO16 5NP, SO16 8EX, SO16 5NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 8ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 23.4% | 26.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 59.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (90%) 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 | 52.3% | 54.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 16.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 36.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 17.3% | 14.8% | 3.1% | 14.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.1% | 71.2% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 75.8% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 75.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 1.2% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaulieu Close was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Coxford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beaulieu Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Coxford and the 187th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Beaulieu Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-09-02 | £320,000 |
| 15 Beaulieu Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-21 | £289,405 |
| 34 Beaulieu Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-07-12 | £311,721 |
| 35 Beaulieu Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £303,500 | 2024-07-02 | £310,188 |
| 34 Beaulieu Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-06-28 | £322,958 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Beaulieu Close, Southampton, SO16 8ED has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 31 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 Beaulieu Close, Southampton, SO16 8ED has very low surface water flood risk.
3 of 31 properties (9.68%) 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 8ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Infant School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Infant and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Junior School Sinclair Road , SO16 8GF | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,670 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,793 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 | 2,325 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,325 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 | 3,354 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School 300 Aldermoor Road , Bradbury Centre SO16 5NA | - not rated | 489 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Children's Centre at Burseldon House 119 Tremona Road , Shirley Warren SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood School | 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 486 yd | |
| Cafe 153 - King's Church | 414 Coxford Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 782 yd | |
| Princess Anne Hospital Cafe | Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuti's Express | 241 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 399 yd | |
| The Big Catch | 245 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 399 yd | |
| Eastern House | 24 Hollyoak Road, Southampton | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 1,039 yd | |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 392.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 268 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 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.