Highcrown Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 1QE is located in the Portswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highcrown Street, Southampton, SO17 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 1QF, SO17 1PT, SO17 1PX, SO17 1QA, SO17 1PY, SO17 1PN, SO17 1PU, SO17 1QD, SO17 1QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO17 1QE is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO17 1QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.5% 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 | 66.9% | 68.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 30.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 25.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 51.8% | 57% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around SO17 1QE this area, 7.6% 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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36.4% | 32.3% | -4.1% | 16.9% | 15.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 44.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.7% | 81.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 80.1% | 75.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 74.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highcrown Street was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highcrown Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 277th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Highcrown Street, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-12-11 | £263,587 |
| Redlands Highcrown Street, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-10-06 | £316,621 |
| 17 Highcrown Street, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-06-30 | £431,704 |
| Laycock Cottage Highcrown Street, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-09-04 | £382,959 |
| 19 Highcrown Street, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2012-04-11 | £458,073 |
SO17 1QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO17 1QE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,100 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,501 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 | 1,403 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 605 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southampton | 47 Highfield Lane, Southampton | 111 yd | |
| University Of Southampton Avenue Lattes | Avenue Campus, Highfield Road | 394 yd | |
| Garden Court | Students Union Building, 40 University Of Southampton | 410 yd | |
| Terrace Restaurant | Building 38, University Road | 433 yd | |
| Piazza | Building 42, University Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 9 Highcrown Street, Southampton | 1 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 433 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 433 yd | |
| Stags Head | Building 38, University Road | 433 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirra Bake House | 33 Highfield Lane, Southampton | 120 yd | |
| BiBim | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 864 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 923 yd | |
| Pizza Yoyo | 265 Portswood Road, Southampton | 932 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 979 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 981 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,011 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Portswood Recreation Ground TENNIS 54M FROM FLAT 1, ROYAL COURT, UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD 40M FROM UNNAMED ROAD TENNIS 54M FROM FLAT 1, ROYAL COURT, UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD 40M FROM UNNAMED ROAD UPPER GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 841 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 | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.