Newton Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1NG 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 Newton Road, Southampton, SO18 1NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1NH, SO18 1NA, SO18 1LZ, SO18 1NF, SO18 1JW, SO18 1NB, SO18 1JX, SO18 1NE, SO18 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 1NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 52.3% | 49% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 32.3% | 39.5% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 44.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.9% | 13.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 17.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 19.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 31% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.4% | 96% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 92.9% | 5.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 92.9% | 6.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bitterne Park average.
Newton Road has the lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 4th lowest crime rate of 736 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Newton Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-09-30 | £450,000 |
| 130 Newton Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2025-05-30 | £390,037 |
| 88 Newton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-08-23 | £369,191 |
| 80 Newton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2023-01-20 | £238,374 |
| 80 Newton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-16 | £204,924 |
SO18 1NG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
SO18 1NG 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,208 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 | 189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansbridge Primary School Octavia Road , Swaythling SO18 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 2out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 370 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,065 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 | 2,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,317 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,041 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 | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B P After School Club | 49 Oaktree Road, Southampton | 179 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 592 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 598 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 598 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Inn | 199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton | 437 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 474 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 598 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 749 yd | |
| The Brook | 466 Portswood Road, Southampton | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andys Fish Bar | 18 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 583 yd | |
| Golden River | 30 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 583 yd | |
| Bengal Paradise | 3 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 598 yd | |
| Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza | 5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 661 yd | |
| Great Wall | 1 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 598 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 709 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 262 yd | |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 271 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 474 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.