Englefield Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1AW is located in the Bitterne Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Englefield Road, Southampton, SO18 1AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1AN, SO18 1EH, SO18 1AZ, SO18 1EA, SO18 1EB, SO18 1ED, SO18 1AP, SO18 1AU, SO18 1AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 1AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 50.7% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 55.3% | 49.3% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 SO18 1AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 45.1% | 46.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 35.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 58.8% | 47.2% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 37.2% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 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 | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 21.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 36.3% | -6.3% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.6% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77.9% | 81.4% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 73% | 79% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 7.9% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 78.7% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Englefield Road was 170.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% higher than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Englefield Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 166th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Englefield Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-12 | £362,411 |
| 10 Englefield Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £350,500 | 2024-11-11 | £343,627 |
| 11 Englefield Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2019-10-01 | £352,891 |
| 6 Englefield Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2017-02-24 | £294,488 |
| 15 Englefield Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-08-15 | £315,841 |
SO18 1AW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,199 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 | 1,682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,283 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 | 2,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,437 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 | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na's Bar & Galley | Unit 7A, Kemps Quay Industrial Park | 389 yd | |
| For Goodness Cakes | 31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton | 503 yd | |
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 545 yd | |
| Meridian Waterside Construction Site Works Canteen | Land At Former Meridian Television, Mount Pleasant Road | 802 yd | |
| Fairways Cafe | Fairways House, Alpha Business Park | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 545 yd | |
| Woodies At The junction | 21 Priory Road, Southampton | 574 yd | |
| South Western Arms | 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton | 611 yd | |
| Sing Noodles | 30 Osborne Road South, Southampton | 708 yd | |
| The Dolphin St Denys | Osborne Road South, Southampton | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma | 166 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 468 yd | |
| Red Roosters Peri Peri | 186 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 717 yd | |
| St Denys Grill | 124 St Denys Road, Southampton | 746 yd | |
| Melt Pizza | 2 - 4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 758 yd | |
| SOroast Coffee | 5 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 276 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 759 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 872 yd | |
| Yau Brothers | 1 Princes Street, Southampton | 880 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 88 - 96 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Spartans Gym 72-94 72-94 MILLBANK STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,021 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 | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.