Thackeray Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 2GS 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 Thackeray Road, Southampton, SO17 2GS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 2GT, SO17 2GY, SO17 2GP, SO17 2GR, SO17 2GX, SO17 2HA, SO17 2GW, SO17 2FZ, SO17 2GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO17 2GS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 43.8% | 49.3% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 56.2% | 50.7% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 2GS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.7% 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 | 84.3% | 80.7% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 42.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -32.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 61.8% | 56.2% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2GS this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 9% | 5.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 59.9% | 45.8% | -14.1% | 16.9% | 28.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 28.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.6% | 66.3% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 81% | 69.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 69.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 11% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thackeray Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Portswood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Thackeray Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-29 | £259,198 |
| 25 Thackeray Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-01 | £268,600 |
| 27 Thackeray Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-04-14 | £246,151 |
| 33 Thackeray Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-28 | £232,715 |
| 1 Thackeray Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-03 | £239,572 |
SO17 2GS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2GS 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) | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,767 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 | 594 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 921 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,973 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 | 1,849 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 605 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Paradise | 104-106 Portswood Road, Southampton | 196 yd | |
| Tacos MX | Suite 20, Lowmans House | 207 yd | |
| Shawarma Xpress | 114 Portswood Road, Southampton | 231 yd | |
| Sula's Greek Taverna | 116 Portswood Road, Southampton | 234 yd | |
| Smokeys Burgers and Shakes | 116 Portswood Road, Southampton | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dance Centre | 10 Spring Crescent, Southampton | 147 yd | |
| Richmond Inn | Richmond Inn, 108 Portswood Road | 196 yd | |
| Gordon Arms | 113 Portswood Road, Southampton | 265 yd | |
| Charlies Cabana | 117 Portswood Road, Southampton | 276 yd | |
| Sing Noodles | 30 Osborne Road South, Southampton | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's | 102 Portswood Road, Southampton | 222 yd | |
| Mr Best Ltd | 104 - 106 Portswood Road, Southampton | 222 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 7 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 317 yd | |
| Smokey Pizza | 15 Portswood Road, Southampton | 322 yd | |
| Sarah's Snacks | Unit 22A Carlton Commerce Centre, 224 Empress Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 119-121 Portswood Road, Southampton | 278 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 317 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 15 Lodge Road, Southampton | 443 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 478 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 88 - 96 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 623 yd |
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 854 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 302.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.