Whitworth Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1GF 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 Road, Southampton, SO18 1GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1BF, SO18 1JR, SO18 1GE, SO18 1RB, SO18 1GG, SO18 1GJ, SO18 1BD, SO18 1GL, SO18 1GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 1GF is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 48.6% | 46.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 38.1% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 38.1% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 16% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 49% | 45.1% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 43.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.2% | 82.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 83.8% | 74.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 13.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 73.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 14.7% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitworth Road was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitworth Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 210th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Whitworth Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2024-09-10 | £266,719 |
| 18 Whitworth Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-03-07 | £449,390 |
| 30 Whitworth Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-04-20 | £551,633 |
| 12B Whitworth Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2012-05-04 | £161,942 |
| 12B Whitworth Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2011-07-22 | £162,931 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,152 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 | 369 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,364 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,240 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 | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Goodness Cakes | 31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton | 138 yd | |
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 329 yd | |
| Na's Bar & Galley | Unit 7A, Kemps Quay Industrial Park | 465 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 529 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 170 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 608 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 705 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 795 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma | 166 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 280 yd | |
| Melt Pizza | 2 - 4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 458 yd | |
| Red Roosters Peri Peri | 186 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 464 yd | |
| Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza | 5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 541 yd | |
| Great Wall | 1 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 460 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 608 yd | |
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 714 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.