Tennyson Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 2HG 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 Tennyson Road, Southampton, SO17 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 2HJ, SO17 2HH, SO17 2WE, SO17 2AZ, SO17 2HL, SO17 2NH, SO17 2HN, SO17 2AF, SO17 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO17 2HG is primarily male, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 49.2% | 43.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 56.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 2HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.8% 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 | 72.9% | 71.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 33.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.4% | 15.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 59.3% | 48.1% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 37.4% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.3% | 37.6% | -7.7% | 16.9% | 20.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 28.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 1.4% | -6.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 72.8% | 81.7% | 8.9% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 70.7% | 74.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 14.6% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 4.2% | -10.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 74.1% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 5.2% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Road was 1491.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1269.5% higher than the Portswood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tennyson Road has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Portswood and the 5th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 454.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Tennyson Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-11-30 | £320,473 |
| 85 Tennyson Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-03-23 | £253,595 |
| 73 Tennyson Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £337,843 | 2022-03-14 | £356,980 |
| 83 Tennyson Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-02-15 | £306,094 |
| 77B Tennyson Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2021-05-07 | £155,534 |
SO17 2HG 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 2HG 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 | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 2,433 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 | 725 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,255 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 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,648 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 | 1,817 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,141 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 | 568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho Vietnam | 3 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 69 yd | |
| Two Napkin Burger | 5 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 69 yd | |
| Kohinoor of Kerala Restaurant | 2 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 71 yd | |
| Muse Coffee Company Limited | 14 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 96 yd | |
| Cha Sha | 158 Portswood Road, Southampton | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trago Lounge | 190-192 Portswood Road, Southampton | 232 yd | |
| The Mitre | 200 Portswood Road, Southampton | 232 yd | |
| Charlies Cabana | 117 Portswood Road, Southampton | 262 yd | |
| Gordon Arms | 113 Portswood Road, Southampton | 327 yd | |
| The Dolphin St Denys | Osborne Road South, Southampton | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 7 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 69 yd | |
| Kitchen Kingdom | 4 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 71 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 7 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 109 yd | |
| Fu Kee House | 160A Portswood Road, Southampton | 117 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 191 Portswood Road, Southampton | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 109 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 144 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 244 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 119-121 Portswood Road, Southampton | 255 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 15 Lodge Road, Southampton | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 400 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 | 838 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 887 yd |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 996 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 356.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.