Collier Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 2WQ 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 Collier Close, Southampton, SO17 2WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 2JR, SO17 2JH, SO17 2HS, SO17 2JS, SO17 2JQ, SO17 2WR, SO17 2JL, SO17 2JN, SO17 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO17 2WQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 38.9% | 36.2% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 39% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 14.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 46.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 13.5% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 2WQ this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 28.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 31.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 7.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.3% | 76.7% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 89.1% | 80.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 80% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collier Close was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Portswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collier Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Portswood and the 335th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Collier Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-07-12 | £294,144 |
| 5 Collier Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2017-05-12 | £271,372 |
| 1 Collier Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-02-05 | £270,891 |
| 2 Collier Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2006-10-26 | £301,975 |
| 5 Collier Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2005-09-15 | £247,005 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,871 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 | 398 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community 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 | 1,537 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,228 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 | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,291 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 | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,919 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 | 576 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 694 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 718 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 721 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Arms | 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton | 317 yd | |
| Woodies At The junction | 21 Priory Road, Southampton | 380 yd | |
| Sing Noodles | 30 Osborne Road South, Southampton | 420 yd | |
| The Dolphin St Denys | Osborne Road South, Southampton | 421 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Denys Grill | 124 St Denys Road, Southampton | 443 yd | |
| SOroast Coffee | 5 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 641 yd | |
| Alex Fish and Chips | 1 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 645 yd | |
| Melt Pizza | 2 - 4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 671 yd | |
| Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza | 5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 471 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 670 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 721 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 876 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 170.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.