Cavendish Grove is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 1XA is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavendish Grove, Southampton, SO17 1XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 1AG, SO15 2TL, SO17 1XE, SO15 2JX, SO15 2LD, SO15 2GS, SO15 2WG, SO17 1XQ, SO15 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO17 1XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41% | 50.8% | 9.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 59% | 49.2% | -9.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1XA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 73.7% | 63.4% | -10.3% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 29.3% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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 | 60.1% | 59% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SO17 1XA this area, 6.9% 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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.4% | 64.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.1% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 73.3% | 73.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 59.4% | 62.1% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 11.9% | -6.2% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 62.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 23.6% | 11.7% | -11.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Grove was 99.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavendish Grove has the 39th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 322nd highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 5 13 Cavendish Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2025-09-19 | £173,231 |
| Flat 1 13 Cavendish Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-06-22 | £152,510 |
| Flat 1 13 Cavendish Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-12-12 | £160,300 |
| Flat 4 13 Cavendish Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-24 | £190,833 |
| Flat 5 13 Cavendish Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-05-24 | £168,029 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO17 1XA 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 | 135 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 576 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Enterprise Academy Chapel Road , SO14 5GL | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 1,136 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Small School 2 Brookvale Road , Portswood SO17 1QL | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Cafe | Avenue St Andrews United Reformed C, The Avenue | 106 yd | |
| Lazzeez | 69 The Avenue, Southampton | 213 yd | |
| Buffet Belle | 58 Marshall Square, Southampton | 323 yd | |
| Cafe At The Hawthorns | The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre, The Common | 366 yd | |
| Cowherds | The Common, Southampton | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guide Dog Alehouse Ltd | 38 Earls Road, Southampton | 734 yd | |
| Richmond Inn | Richmond Inn, 108 Portswood Road | 829 yd | |
| Gordon Arms | 113 Portswood Road, Southampton | 831 yd | |
| Clowns & Jesters Nightclub | 114 - 118 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 867 yd | |
| The Hobbit | 134 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 65 The Avenue, Southampton | 213 yd | |
| The Avenue Chinese Takeaway | 67 The Avenue, Southampton | 231 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 112 Lodge Road, Southampton | 426 yd | |
| Curry House | 96 Lodge Road, Southampton | 513 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 58 Lodge Road, Southampton | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 283 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 565 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 15 Lodge Road, Southampton | 692 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 88 - 96 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 867 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 119-121 Portswood Road, Southampton | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 574 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 575 yd |
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 635 yd | |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 828 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 899 yd |
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 1,043 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.