Harcourt Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1GP 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 Harcourt Road, Southampton, SO18 1GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1GQ, SO18 1GN, SO18 1GR, SO18 1DZ, SO18 1QY, SO18 1GA, SO18 1EJ, SO18 1UA, SO18 1GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 1GP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 41% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 39.8% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 15.7% | 12.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.1% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 40.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92% | 81.6% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 88.7% | 81.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 81.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 10.7% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harcourt Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harcourt Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 327th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24A Harcourt Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-10-08 | £300,000 |
| Shales House Harcourt Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2024-08-19 | £328,519 |
| 22A Harcourt Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2023-10-11 | £297,865 |
| 22A Harcourt Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2023-10-11 | £297,865 |
| 24A Harcourt Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-06-30 | £317,217 |
SO18 1GP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
SO18 1GP 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,946 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 | 625 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 School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,211 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 | 1,052 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,915 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 | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,939 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 | 648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 174 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 250 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 337 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 337 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 250 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 337 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 548 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 564 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Pizza | 2 - 4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 174 yd | |
| Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza | 5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 265 yd | |
| Great Wall | 1 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 265 yd | |
| Happy 2000 | 3 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 265 yd | |
| SOroast Coffee | 5 The Triangle, Cobden Avenue | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 176 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 337 yd | |
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 928 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 1,055 yd | |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,058 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 | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| 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 | 242.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.