Osborne Road South is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 2FD 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 Osborne Road South, Southampton, SO17 2FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 2EZ, SO17 2GE, SO17 2UB, SO17 2UA, SO17 2AW, SO17 2HP, SO17 2GD, SO17 2HW, SO17 2FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO17 2FD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 40.5% | 47.5% | 7.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 59.5% | 52.5% | -7.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 68.3% | 60.9% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 28.1% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 58.1% | 43.5% | -14.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 44.8% | 12.3% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 15% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.3% | 27.5% | -3.8% | 16.9% | 10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 33.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 73.7% | 74.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 61.7% | 58.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 25.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 7.3% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 60.1% | 58.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road South was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Portswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Road South has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Portswood and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Osborne Road South, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-04-27 | £201,867 |
| 31 Osborne Road South, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-02-17 | £331,409 |
| 43 Osborne Road South, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-05-28 | £288,895 |
| 49 Osborne Road South, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-03-20 | £267,910 |
| 37 Osborne Road South, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-10-14 | £295,926 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO17 2FD 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 | 84 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 2,092 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,267 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 | 831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 8a, Portswood Centre | 427 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 8B Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 427 yd | |
| Victory Gospel Church | 154 - 156 Portswood Road, Southampton | 427 yd | |
| Shawarma Xpress | 114 Portswood Road, Southampton | 432 yd | |
| Sula's Greek Taverna | 116 Portswood Road, Southampton | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin St Denys | Osborne Road South, Southampton | 42 yd | |
| Sing Noodles | 30 Osborne Road South, Southampton | 47 yd | |
| South Western Arms | 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton | 147 yd | |
| Woodies At The junction | 21 Priory Road, Southampton | 239 yd | |
| DM Dance Centre | 10 Spring Crescent, Southampton | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 7 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 427 yd | |
| Papa John's | 7 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 437 yd | |
| Kitchen Kingdom | 4 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 437 yd | |
| Mr Best Ltd | 104 - 106 Portswood Road, Southampton | 448 yd | |
| Ken's | 102 Portswood Road, Southampton | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 427 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 119-121 Portswood Road, Southampton | 478 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 479 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 523 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 15 Lodge Road, Southampton | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 972 yd |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,043 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 | 1,092 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 | 235.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.