Guernsey Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9PY 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 Guernsey Close, Southampton, SO16 9PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9PX, SO16 9QB, SO16 9QG, SO16 9QJ, SO16 9PW, SO16 9QH, SO16 9QA, SO16 9QL, SO16 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 9PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 33.1% | 40.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 41.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 38.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 44.8% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 21.4% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 16% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 20.7% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 20.4% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 90.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 94.3% | 88.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 94.3% | 88.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guernsey Close was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% lower than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Guernsey Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Millbrook and the 26th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Guernsey Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-08-07 | £199,190 |
| 9 Guernsey Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2015-12-18 | £252,465 |
| 26 Guernsey Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2014-01-10 | £221,438 |
| 12 Guernsey Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-07-15 | £197,347 |
| 12 Guernsey Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-11-28 | £174,864 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Mansel Road West , Millbrook SO16 9LP | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Park Primary School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School Nursling Street , Nursling SO16 0XH | 2out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,940 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 | 3,516 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 477 yd | |
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 564 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 564 yd | |
| Majesty House Cafe | 1 Andromeda Road, Southampton | 585 yd | |
| Lordshill Recreation Centre | Redbridge Lane, Southampton | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Farm | Adanac Drive, Nursling | 820 yd | |
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 829 yd | |
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 888 yd | |
| Balmoral Inn | Romsey Road, Nursling | 959 yd | |
| Nursling And Rownhams Social Club | Joe Bigwood Close, Nursling | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 817 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 854 yd | |
| Star Grill And Pizza House | 131 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 867 yd | |
| Tarka Express | 133 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 867 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 829 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Southampton) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE FROGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 421 yd |
| Lordshill Outdoor Recreation Centre LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 431 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Upper School) ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Nursling Recreation Ground Nursling Street | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Mansel Park Primary School CULVER CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 248.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 91.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.