Overview of SO18 1GB

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Whitworth Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1GB 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 Whitworth Crescent, Southampton, SO18 1GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1GA, SO18 1UG, SO18 1GN, SO18 1DZ, SO18 1GP, SO18 1UH, SO18 1GD, SO18 1GQ, SO18 1GR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 1GB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48%51.1%3.1% 51.0% 0.1%
Male52%48.9%-3.1% 49.0% -0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.7%38.7%-1.0% 37.9% 0.8%
Married: Opposite sex40.2%41.9%1.7% 44.2% -2.3%
Separated3.4%2.6%-0.8% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced11.3%10.5%-0.8% 9.1% 1.4%
Widowed5.4%6.3%0.9% 6.1% 0.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.1%48%0.9% 48.4% -0.4%
Good health33.9%36.3%2.4% 33.6% 2.7%
Fair health14.5%13%-1.5% 12.7% 0.3%
Bad health4%2.2%-1.8% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 1GB this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.3%9.5%-2.8% 18.2% -8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.7%5.8%-6.9% 9.6% -3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.7%16.3%1.6% 13.4% 2.9%
Apprenticeship4.9%6.3%1.4% 5.3% 1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.7%22.1%7.4% 16.9% 5.2%
Degree or Similar36.3%39.5%3.2% 33.8% 5.7%
Other4.4%0.5%-3.9% 2.8% -2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.1% -0.7%
Chinese0.4%0%-0.4% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2.2%2.7%0.5% 3.1% -0.4%
Other Asian1.3%0.9%-0.4% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African2.6%1.8%-0.8% 2.5% -0.7%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed Other0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
White92.1%91%-1.1% 81.4% 9.6%
Arab0%1.8%1.8% 0.6% 1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.3%81.1%-5.2% 83.2% -2.1%
European Union4.8%11.3%6.5% 6.1% 5.2%
Africa4.4%1.8%-2.6% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia3.1%3.6%0.5% 5.6% -2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%1.4%0.5% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania0.4%0.9%0.5% 0.3% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.9%80.4%-5.5% 83.2% -2.8%
10+ Years4%11.6%7.6% 9.8% 1.8%
5-10 Years2.2%3.1%0.9% 2.9% 0.2%
2-5 Years3.1%4%0.9% 2.2% 1.8%
Less than 2 years4.8%0.9%-3.9% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.9% 76.7% 7.2%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland2.8% 1.3% 1.5%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries2.3% 1.5% 0.8%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Middle East1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held6% 13.5% -7.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.7% 37.2% 8.5%
Christian44.8% 46.2% -1.4%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim1.8% 6.5% -4.7%
Sikh2.7% 0.9% 1.8%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered3.1% 6.0% -2.9%

Safety

Is Whitworth Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitworth Crescent was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whitworth Crescent has the 35th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 290th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,400
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SO18 1GB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whitworth Crescent are based on 94 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whitworth Crescent, Southampton, SO18 1GB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO18 1GB

Average Price
£191,146
Semi-Detached
£230,386
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£112,666

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitworth Crescent

Average Price
£243,662
Semi-Detached
£392,720
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£568,698
Flats/Maisonettes
£163,558
Other
£200,379

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitworth CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
57 Whitworth Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Other, an established residential building
£105,0002021-06-08 £106,394
77 Whitworth Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002019-01-28 £201,836
57 Whitworth Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Other, an established residential building
£75,0002017-01-09 £81,981
77 Whitworth Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£140,0002006-05-25 £247,810
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO18 1GB

Employment

SO18 1GB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee86
Retired38
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed16
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Student (economically inactive)5
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Other2
Looking after home or family0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Education15
Transport and storage13
Human health and social work activities13
Manufacturing12
Construction8
Real estate activities7
Other6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Administrative and support service activities5
Financial and insurance activities3
Information and communication2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Mining and quarrying1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 2,953 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP
3out of 4 615 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Denys Primary School
Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND
3out of 4 676 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Manor Farm Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1NX
- not rated 888 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bitterne Park Infant School
Manor Farm Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1NX
- not rated 888 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beechwood Junior School
Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG
- not rated 936 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Foundry Lane Middle School
Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT
- not rated 4,443 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shirley Warren Middle School
Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY
- not rated 4,907 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU
3out of 4 1,064 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ
4out of 4 2,424 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ
- not rated 2,424 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH
- not rated 2,445 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Sholing Technology College
Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH
- not rated 2,457 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Itchen College
Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB
- not rated 2,227 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southampton City College
St Mary Street , SO14 1AR
- not rated 2,707 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane , SO15 5RL
- not rated 3,167 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane , SO15 5RL
- not rated 3,167 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA
- not rated 4,943 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 3,672 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Christopher's School
Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA
- not rated 432 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ
- not rated 648 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS
- not rated 783 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southampton Small School
2 Brookvale Road , Portswood SO17 1QL
- not rated 1,458 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ridgeway House School
Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL
- not rated 1,695 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ceylon junction7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton207 yd
For Goodness Cakes31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton215 yd
Miss Ellie's31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton283 yd
Curry Lounge9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton283 yd
Riverside Diner13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park292 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Butcher's Hook Alehouse7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton282 yd
The Station99 Bullar Road, Southampton331 yd
The Riverside ClubSt. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue444 yd
Bitterne Park Social Club76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park473 yd
Conservative Club100 St. Denys Road, Southampton617 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Melt Pizza2 - 4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton146 yd
Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton218 yd
Great Wall1 Cobden Avenue, Southampton218 yd
Happy 20003 Cobden Avenue, Southampton218 yd
SOroast Coffee5 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue225 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton147 yd
Spar17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton282 yd
Company Shop LimitedHawkeswood Road, Southampton873 yd
Tesco ExpressWitts Hill, Southampton1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Mary'S Independent School
MIDANBURY LANE
grass pitches650 yd
Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed)
Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West
health and fitness suite941 yd
Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed)
Diamond Road
1,055 yd
Bitterne Park School
DIMOND ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts1,060 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 62.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 37.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 37.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 37.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed51.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed59.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.