Welbeck Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 1SJ 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 Welbeck Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 1SN, SO17 3AB, SO17 1RT, SO17 3AA, SO17 1SP, SO17 3AG, SO17 1RS, SO17 1TA, SO17 1RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO17 1SJ 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 | 44.5% | 46.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 55.5% | 53.7% | -1.8% | 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 1SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.9% 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 | 70.6% | 71.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 34.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 22.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 64.7% | 57.1% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1SJ this area, 3.8% 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.3% | 38.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 46.6% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.7% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.5% | 78.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 71.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 71.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 71.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welbeck Avenue was 83.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welbeck Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 355th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Donton Court Welbeck Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2025-03-31 | £159,332 |
| Flat 3 Donton Court Welbeck Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-27 | £150,000 |
| Flat 1 Donton Court Welbeck Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-07-17 | £171,805 |
| Flat 4 Donton Court Welbeck Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-06-18 | £203,721 |
| Flat 2 Donton Court Welbeck Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-06-01 | £203,721 |
SO17 1SJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO17 1SJ 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) | 138 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 49 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 88 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,657 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 | 2,225 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,406 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 | 824 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen | 273 Portswood Road, Southampton | 395 yd | |
| Reach Social Enterprises Ltd | Leornain House, Itchen Business Park | 397 yd | |
| Ceno | 119 Highfield Lane, Southampton | 425 yd | |
| Mettricks Portswood | 267 - 271 Portswood Road, Southampton | 457 yd | |
| Oriental | 194 Portswood Road, Southampton | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drummond Arms | 56 Somerset Road, Southampton | 73 yd | |
| Polish Social Club | 507 Portswood Road, Southampton | 193 yd | |
| The Brook | 466 Portswood Road, Southampton | 411 yd | |
| Trago Lounge | 190-192 Portswood Road, Southampton | 505 yd | |
| The Mitre | 200 Portswood Road, Southampton | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Georges Fish and Chips | Big Georges, 328-330 Portswood Road | 274 yd | |
| Portswood Chinese Take Away | 238 Portswood Road, Southampton | 320 yd | |
| Pizza Yoyo | 265 Portswood Road, Southampton | 484 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 493 yd | |
| Portswood Piri Piri | 237 Portswood Road, Southampton | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 493 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 606 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 816 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 119-121 Portswood Road, Southampton | 966 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 217 yd |
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 772 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 944 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.