Priory Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 2JS 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 Priory Road, Southampton, SO17 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 2JR, SO17 2JG, SO17 2JF, SO17 2JH, SO17 2JL, SO17 2WR, SO17 2WQ, SO17 2JA, SO17 2JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO17 2JS is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 52.5% | 46.8% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 53.2% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 34.6% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 33.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 16.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 36.9% | 35.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 15.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 22.3% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 18.5% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 21.8% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 5.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84% | 82.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 86.1% | 82.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 12.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 84.8% | 82.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.7% lower than the Portswood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Priory Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Portswood and the 11th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109B Priory Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-31 | £318,027 |
| 109A Priory Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, a newly built property | £191,200 | 2013-07-30 | £314,439 |
| 109B Priory Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2013-06-14 | £328,353 |
| 113 Priory Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-03-31 | £364,590 |
| 111 Priory Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2008-03-31 | £283,570 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SO17 2JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 2,743 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 | 264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,184 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 | 1,438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,812 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Goodness Cakes | 31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton | 587 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 621 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 630 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 635 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Arms | 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton | 331 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 340 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 408 yd | |
| The Dolphin St Denys | Osborne Road South, Southampton | 414 yd | |
| Sing Noodles | 30 Osborne Road South, Southampton | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Denys Grill | 124 St Denys Road, Southampton | 313 yd | |
| SOroast Coffee | 5 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 557 yd | |
| Alex Fish and Chips | 1 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 561 yd | |
| Melt Pizza | 2 - 4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 612 yd | |
| Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza | 5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 605 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 611 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 635 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 798 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 673 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 | 291.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 194 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.