Adelaide Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 2HW 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 Adelaide Road, Southampton, SO17 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 2HU, SO17 2EZ, SO17 2JP, SO17 2HT, SO17 2AW, SO17 2FD, SO17 2NL, SO17 2JN, SO17 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO17 2HW is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 46.7% | 46.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 53.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 45.5% | 46.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 32.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 45.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 20.3% | 18.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 12.5% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 33.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.8% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 84.6% | 78.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 78.4% | 66.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 13% | 16.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 67% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15.9% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adelaide Road was 321.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.2% higher than the Portswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adelaide Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Portswood and the 57th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Adelaide Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-02-21 | £274,429 |
| 76A Adelaide Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-07-24 | £210,916 |
| 8 Adelaide Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-17 | £222,054 |
| 80 Adelaide Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-03-24 | £199,740 |
| 82 Adelaide Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-06-26 | £228,047 |
SO17 2HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,765 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 | 472 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 979 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 1,093 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 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,903 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 | 2,232 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,275 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 | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empress Cafe | Unit 21A, Carlton Commerce Centre | 537 yd | |
| Life Church Southampton | Dukes Road, Southampton | 537 yd | |
| Monkey Bizness | 234 Empress Road, Southampton | 566 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 8a, Portswood Centre | 574 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 8B Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Arms | 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton | 1 yd | |
| Sing Noodles | 30 Osborne Road South, Southampton | 104 yd | |
| The Dolphin St Denys | Osborne Road South, Southampton | 112 yd | |
| Woodies At The junction | 21 Priory Road, Southampton | 172 yd | |
| DM Dance Centre | 10 Spring Crescent, Southampton | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Snacks | Unit 22A Carlton Commerce Centre, 224 Empress Road | 537 yd | |
| St Denys Grill | 124 St Denys Road, Southampton | 569 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 7 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 574 yd | |
| Papa John's | 7 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 579 yd | |
| Kitchen Kingdom | 4 The Broadway, Portswood Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 574 yd | |
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 578 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 610 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 119-121 Portswood Road, Southampton | 623 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 946 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 963 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.