Broadlands Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 3AT is located in the Swaythling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadlands Road, Southampton, SO17 3AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3HJ, SO16 3AZ, SO16 3HG, SO17 3SZ, SO16 3HL, SO16 3AY, SO16 3HF, SO16 3HN, SO16 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO17 3AT is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 45.2% | 45.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 54.8% | 54.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 3AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 60% | 57.1% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 35.4% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 53.5% | 48% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 36.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 16.8% | 18.6% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.6% | 23.9% | -1.7% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 35.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.1% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 18.7% | 10.4% | -8.3% | 0.7% | 9.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 54.8% | 48.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 55.5% | 56.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 14.3% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.1% | 21.8% | -9.3% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 57% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 19.4% | 20.1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 28% | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadlands Road was 101.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadlands Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 315th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre Broadlands Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2022-12-15 | £18,320 |
| 282 Broadlands Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-12-07 | £453,941 |
| 282 Broadlands Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2013-07-26 | £268,977 |
| 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2010-12-20 | £102,803 |
| 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-08-27 | £111,052 |
SO17 3AT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SO17 3AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3AT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,928 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,286 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 285 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 707 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewed Awakening | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 7 yd | |
| Por Tin | 180A Burgess Road, Southampton | 76 yd | |
| Pizzazz Pizza | 202 Burgess Road, Southampton | 155 yd | |
| Lanzhou Noodles | 200 Burgess Road, Southampton | 155 yd | |
| Chef China | 200B Burgess Road, Southampton | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 163 yd | |
| Arlott Bar | University Road, Southampton | 457 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 458 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 458 yd | |
| Stags Head | Building 38, University Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiBim | 284A Broadlands Road, Southampton | 7 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 178 Burgess Road, Bassett | 73 yd | |
| Star Fried Chicken | 182 Burgess Road, Southampton | 77 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 184 Burgess Road, Southampton | 77 yd | |
| Yummy Thai Noodle Bar | 188 Burgess Road, Southampton | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 155 yd | |
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Cantell School VIOLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 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 | 779 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Glen Eyre Halls Of Residence) GLEN EYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.