Hillside Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1LD 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 Hillside Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1LB, SO18 1LQ, SO18 1LR, SO18 1LP, SO18 1LA, SO18 1LS, SO18 1LG, SO18 1NJ, SO18 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 1LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 52.4% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 53.7% | 47.6% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO18 1LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 31.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 57.2% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 51.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 38.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1LD this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 7.2% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 49.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.1% | 87.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 90.8% | 86.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 87.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.1% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Avenue was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Avenue has the 31st lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 265th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35A Hillside Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-31 | £192,133 |
| 13 Hillside Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-29 | £198,745 |
| 35A Hillside Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2024-02-06 | £102,606 |
| 35 Hillside Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2023-12-14 | £147,388 |
| 3 Hillside Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-11-24 | £307,091 |
SO18 1LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 557 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,425 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 | 894 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 270 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 270 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 273 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 314 yd | |
| B P After School Club | 49 Oaktree Road, Southampton | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 270 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 312 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 574 yd | |
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 756 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Paradise | 3 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 270 yd | |
| Andys Fish Bar | 18 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 281 yd | |
| Golden River | 30 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 281 yd | |
| Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza | 5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 308 yd | |
| Great Wall | 1 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 270 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 369 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 541 yd | |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.