St Denys Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 2FP 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 St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 2FR, SO17 2LU, SO17 2NB, SO17 2FL, SO17 2FS, SO17 2FQ, SO17 2LW, SO17 2GL, SO17 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO17 2FP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2FP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 35.5% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 43.4% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 14.1% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 41.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.3% | 81.9% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 85.6% | 78.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 78.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14.1% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Denys Road was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Portswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Denys Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Portswood and the 274th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 St Denys Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-12-08 | £268,650 |
| 86 St Denys Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,756,884 | 2018-03-27 | £1,925,160 |
| 96B St Denys Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2014-09-08 | £162,144 |
| 94 St Denys Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,995 | 2005-11-21 | £217,421 |
| 94 St Denys Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2003-05-30 | £144,607 |
SO17 2FP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2FP 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,416 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 | 72 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,261 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,034 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 | 2,517 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,790 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 | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 2,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Social Enterprises Ltd | Leornain House, Itchen Business Park | 481 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 553 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 566 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 566 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 16 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 216 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 493 yd | |
| South Western Arms | 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton | 505 yd | |
| The Dolphin St Denys | Osborne Road South, Southampton | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Denys Grill | 124 St Denys Road, Southampton | 141 yd | |
| Portswood Chinese Take Away | 238 Portswood Road, Southampton | 436 yd | |
| Big Georges Fish and Chips | Big Georges, 328-330 Portswood Road | 443 yd | |
| SOroast Coffee | 5 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 511 yd | |
| Alex Fish and Chips | 1 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 566 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 628 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 635 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 698 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 810 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 | 929 yd |
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.