Kitchener Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO17 3SF is located in the Swaythling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kitchener Road, Southampton, SO17 3SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO17 3SG, SO17 3AE, SO17 3AD, SO17 3SH, SO17 3SJ, SO17 3AF, SO17 3SL, SO17 3SE, SO17 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO17 3SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 51% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 55.9% | 49% | -6.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 3SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 71.7% | 62.3% | -9.4% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 28.6% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65% | 56.3% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 32.7% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around SO17 3SF this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.5% | 42.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 25.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 34.6% | -8.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 8.7% | 3.5% | -5.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 74.5% | 68.5% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 62.7% | 73.1% | 10.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 7.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 16.2% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.7% | 73.1% | 10.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 9.9% | -4.5% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kitchener Road was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kitchener Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 346th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Kitchener Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-07 | £366,507 |
| 7 Kitchener Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-10-04 | £257,563 |
| 47 Kitchener Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-07-08 | £390,214 |
| 1 Kitchener Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-01-26 | £236,165 |
| 6 Westmarch Court Kitchener Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,250 | 2023-12-08 | £78,370 |
SO17 3SF 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 3SF 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) | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 818 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Road , Highfield SO17 1PX | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 2,366 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 701 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathans Famous | Unit 1 Hampton Square, 2 Mayfield Road | 384 yd | |
| Reach Social Enterprises Ltd | Leornain House, Itchen Business Park | 506 yd | |
| Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen | 273 Portswood Road, Southampton | 663 yd | |
| Ceno | 119 Highfield Lane, Southampton | 673 yd | |
| Mettricks Portswood | 267 - 271 Portswood Road, Southampton | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drummond Arms | 56 Somerset Road, Southampton | 200 yd | |
| The Brook | 466 Portswood Road, Southampton | 229 yd | |
| Polish Social Club | 507 Portswood Road, Southampton | 384 yd | |
| Bridge Bar | Level 4 Building 42, University Road | 724 yd | |
| Below Deck | Level 2 Building 42, University Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Georges Fish and Chips | Big Georges, 328-330 Portswood Road | 498 yd | |
| Portswood Chinese Take Away | 238 Portswood Road, Southampton | 583 yd | |
| Pizza Yoyo | 265 Portswood Road, Southampton | 745 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 759 yd | |
| Portswood Piri Piri | 237 Portswood Road, Southampton | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 723 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 202-224 Portswood Road, Southampton | 759 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 804 yd | |
| T Rex Supermarket | 172 Portswood Road, Southampton | 868 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | Unit 3-8 Portswood Centre, 128 - 150 Portswood Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 233 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Portswood Lawn Tennis Club PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB PAVILION AT TENNIS CLUB ABBOTTS WAY | tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 999 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 | 187.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.