Priory Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 2NU is located in the Portswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priory Avenue, Southampton, SO17 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 2JY, SO17 2NT, SO17 2FQ, SO17 2NS, SO17 2FS, SO17 2LT, SO17 2NR, SO17 2NW, SO17 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO17 2NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.2% | 0.9% | 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 2NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 54% | 48.7% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 26.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 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 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 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 | 18.4% | 15.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 81.8% | 79.8% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 82.9% | 81.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Avenue was 132.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% higher than the Portswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Portswood and the 239th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 18 Priory Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-07-11 | £142,797 |
| Flat 2 18 Priory Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-03 | £114,777 |
| Flat 4 18 Priory Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-11-03 | £152,195 |
| Flat 3 18 Priory Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-10-12 | £149,438 |
| Flat 2 18 Priory Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2015-11-13 | £150,503 |
SO17 2NU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,502 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 | 142 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,471 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 | 1,142 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,683 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,777 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 | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 388 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 400 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 400 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 428 yd | |
| Reach Social Enterprises Ltd | Leornain House, Itchen Business Park | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 84 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 188 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 368 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 400 yd | |
| South Western Arms | 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Denys Grill | 124 St Denys Road, Southampton | 32 yd | |
| SOroast Coffee | 5 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 341 yd | |
| Alex Fish and Chips | 1 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 344 yd | |
| Andys Fish Bar | 18 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 370 yd | |
| Golden River | 30 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 400 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 808 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 868 yd | |
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 1,069 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 1,076 yd | |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.