Crabwood Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9EZ is located in the Redbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crabwood Road, Southampton, SO16 9EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9JU, SO16 4PX, SO16 9ES, SO16 4PY, SO16 4PW, SO16 9EY, SO16 9EU, SO16 4PU, SO16 9FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 9EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 31.8% | 38.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 44.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 41.4% | 40.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 44.1% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 10.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 10% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.3% | 17.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 29.5% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 91.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 90% | 79.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 14.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 79% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 12.9% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crabwood Road was 263.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.0% higher than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crabwood Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Millbrook and the 85th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 179.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Crabwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-11 | £312,179 |
| 16 Crabwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-01-10 | £383,200 |
| 4 Crabwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-03-12 | £278,632 |
| 8 Crabwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2011-12-22 | £283,940 |
| 6 Crabwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2011-03-11 | £374,284 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Crabwood Road, Southampton, SO16 9EZ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 11 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 Crabwood Road, Southampton, SO16 9EZ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 11 properties (0.00%) 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 9EZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9EZ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,510 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 | 5,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Junior School Ullswater Road , Millbrook SO16 9EA | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Infant School Ullswater Road , SO16 9EA | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson First School Crigdon Close , Millbrook SO16 4AB | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,395 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 | 2,606 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,276 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 | 2,656 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 764 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 992 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Hospital and Home Education Service , Southampton General Hospital SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 608 yd | |
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 615 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 615 yd | |
| Tesco Restaurant | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 729 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 157 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 646 yd | |
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 1,029 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 384 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 519 yd | |
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 604 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 609 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 804 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 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 | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 432.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 382.5 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.