St Catherines Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1LL 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 St Catherines Road, Southampton, SO18 1LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1LJ, SO18 1LN, SO18 1FY, SO18 1DL, SO18 1NN, SO18 1JB, SO18 1LP, SO18 1LS, SO18 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 1LL is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 45.5% | 44.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 54.5% | 55.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 1LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 49% | 54.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 28% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 2.2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 46.7% | 47.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 40.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1LL this area, 9.8% 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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 44.6% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.9% | 80.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 78.2% | 74.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 74.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 12.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 3.1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Catherines Road was 330.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 276.1% higher than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Catherines Road has the highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 54th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 181.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A St Catherines Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2020-12-18 | £182,344 |
| 5 St Catherines Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2018-08-10 | £171,031 |
| 19 - 21 St Catherines Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-09-01 | £335,018 |
| 21 St Catherines Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-09-01 | £335,018 |
| 1 St Catherines Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2016-06-10 | £537,500 |
SO18 1LL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,677 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 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 775 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,706 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 | 2,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,634 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 | 808 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 2,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 98 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 102 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 102 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 117 yd | |
| For Goodness Cakes | 31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 102 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 292 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 455 yd | |
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 557 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza | 5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 97 yd | |
| Great Wall | 1 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 97 yd | |
| Happy 2000 | 3 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 97 yd | |
| Bengal Paradise | 3 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 102 yd | |
| Andys Fish Bar | 18 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 102 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 150 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 760 yd | |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,056 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 258.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.