Cherwell Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9JL is located in the Millbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherwell Crescent, Southampton, SO16 9JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9DA, SO16 9GU, SO16 9GW, SO16 9DB, SO16 9BZ, SO16 9DE, SO16 9NA, SO16 9GT, SO16 9DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 9JL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 52.7% | 56.5% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 43.5% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO16 9JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 43.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 33.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 15.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 4.7% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 39% | 40.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 19.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 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 9JL this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 10.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 28.4% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 15.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 20.9% | 9.1% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 10.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -23.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 86.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 95.1% | 88.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 88.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherwell Crescent was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherwell Crescent has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Millbrook and the 308th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Cherwell House Cherwell Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2020-02-28 | £96,302 |
| Flat 3 Cherwell House Cherwell Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-09-14 | £146,913 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Park Primary School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Mansel Road West , Millbrook SO16 9LP | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,344 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,819 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jays Cafe | Selco Builders Warehouse, Unit 1 Endeavour Park | 640 yd | |
| Adem's Cafe Ltd | Southampton Harley Davidson, Heritage House | 774 yd | |
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 832 yd | |
| Leonardo Finmeccanica | Bolyn Distribution, First Avenue | 842 yd | |
| FireRock | First Avenue, Southampton | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 351 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 793 yd | |
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 952 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 41 Old Redbridge Road, Southampton | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 206 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 98 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 299 yd | |
| Golden Pool | 102 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 299 yd | |
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 465 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 936 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Redbridge Community School CUCKMERE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Studland Road Playing Field (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Mansel Park Primary School CULVER CLOSE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,059 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 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 | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.