Westwood Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 1UY 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 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 1DJ, SO17 1DX, SO17 1PW, SO17 1ER, SO17 1EZ, SO17 1QP, SO17 1AJ, SO17 1ES, SO17 1QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO17 1UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 1UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 37.9% | 44.3% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 32.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 8% | -7.8% | 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 | 43.1% | 42.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 41.4% | 13.7% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 12.7% | -10.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 15.5% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 52.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.5% | 72.7% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 65.4% 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% | 65.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 65.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 5.6% | 0.1% | 5.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bassett average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 24 Westwood Mansions Westwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-12 | £177,052 |
| Flat 11 Westwood Mansions Westwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-12-09 | £206,733 |
| Flat 8 Westwood Mansions Westwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-12-11 | £198,944 |
| Flat 20 Westwood Mansions Westwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2020-09-25 | £210,254 |
| Flat 7 Westwood Mansions Westwood Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2019-12-06 | £206,170 |
SO17 1UY 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 retired residents living in SO17 1UY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in SO17 1UY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,424 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sula's Greek Taverna | 116 Portswood Road, Southampton | 283 yd | |
| Smokeys Burgers and Shakes | 116 Portswood Road, Southampton | 283 yd | |
| Shawarma Xpress | 114 Portswood Road, Southampton | 286 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 8B Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 291 yd | |
| Victory Gospel Church | 154 - 156 Portswood Road, Southampton | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Cabana | 117 Portswood Road, Southampton | 240 yd | |
| Gordon Arms | 113 Portswood Road, Southampton | 270 yd | |
| Richmond Inn | Richmond Inn, 108 Portswood Road | 402 yd | |
| Trago Lounge | 190-192 Portswood Road, Southampton | 519 yd | |
| The Mitre | 200 Portswood Road, Southampton | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 7 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 291 yd | |
| Mr Best Ltd | 104 - 106 Portswood Road, Southampton | 298 yd | |
| Ken's | 102 Portswood Road, Southampton | 302 yd | |
| Kitchen Kingdom | 4 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 333 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 191 Portswood Road, Southampton | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 119-121 Portswood Road, Southampton | 238 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 291 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 424 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 530 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 15 Lodge Road, Southampton | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 240 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 766 yd |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 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 | 990 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 | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.