Quayside Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1EN is located in the Bitterne Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quayside Road, Southampton, SO18 1EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1EP, SO18 1AL, SO18 1QX, SO18 1AE, SO18 1EQ, SO18 1AB, SO18 1AH, SO18 1AJ, SO18 1AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 1EN 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 | 46.1% | 45.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 54.5% | 0.6% | 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 SO18 1EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 48.4% | 45.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 37% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 11% | -6.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 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 | 46.1% | 43.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 41.3% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 SO18 1EN this area, 9.9% 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 | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 40.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.2% | 81.4% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 81.9% | 71.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 16.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 81.9% | 71.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 17.4% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quayside Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bitterne Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Manor Wharf, 2 Quayside Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,050 | 2024-05-15 | £89,261 |
| Flat 16 Manor Wharf, 2 Quayside Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-02-04 | £167,473 |
| Flat 6 Manor Wharf, 2 Quayside Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2021-06-18 | £187,858 |
| Flat 7 Manor Wharf, 2 Quayside Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-05-17 | £212,145 |
| Flat 5 Manor Wharf, 2 Quayside Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2019-05-01 | £182,227 |
SO18 1EN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
SO18 1EN 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,455 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 | 589 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 727 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery and Infants' School Derby Road , SO14 0DY | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,623 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 | 379 yd | |
| Meridian Waterside Construction Site Works Canteen | Land At Former Meridian Television, Mount Pleasant Road | 554 yd | |
| Fairways Cafe | Fairways House, Alpha Business Park | 554 yd | |
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 675 yd | |
| Meet Point | 72 - 94 Millbank Street, Southampton | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | 70 Millbank Street, Southampton | 577 yd | |
| Brown's | 70 Millbank Street, Southampton | 577 yd | |
| Unity Brewing Co | Princes Street, Southampton | 633 yd | |
| Woodies At The junction | 21 Priory Road, Southampton | 636 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 198 Northam Road, Southampton | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma | 166 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 606 yd | |
| Sarah's Snacks | Unit 22A Carlton Commerce Centre, 224 Empress Road | 836 yd | |
| Red Roosters Peri Peri | 186 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 839 yd | |
| Chick O Land | 110A Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 922 yd | |
| China Box | 132 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 169 yd | |
| Yau Brothers | 1 Princes Street, Southampton | 595 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 88 - 96 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 922 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Spartans Gym 72-94 72-94 MILLBANK STREET | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 815 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 | 98.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.