Copsewood Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1QU 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 Copsewood Road, Southampton, SO18 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2PG, SO18 2PE, SO18 2QG, SO18 2PT, SO18 2PR, SO18 2PF, SO18 2PS, SO18 1PB, SO18 2PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 48% | 47% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52% | 53% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 32.7% | 34.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 48.3% | 53.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.1% | 14.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 19.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 36.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 90.8% | 83% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.5% 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% | 86.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 86.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copsewood Road was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copsewood Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 279th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Copsewood Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-08-26 | £425,000 |
| 38 Copsewood Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2025-03-04 | £285,948 |
| 66 Copsewood Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-02-18 | £305,761 |
| 86 Copsewood Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2021-11-17 | £404,882 |
| 68 Copsewood Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-08-13 | £347,775 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO18 1QU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,296 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 & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Manor Farm Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1NX | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Infant School Manor Farm Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1NX | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 5,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 181 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 3,265 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 | 2,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 463 yd | |
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 731 yd | |
| Life-Link Church Over Sixties Community Group | Townhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue | 788 yd | |
| Woodmill Coffee Kitchen | Woodmill Outdoor Centre, Woodmill Lane | 791 yd | |
| Edge Hub | 121 - 123 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Inn | 199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton | 213 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 868 yd | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 962 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 967 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star House | 3 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 446 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish & Chips | 9 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 446 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice Express | 2 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 447 yd | |
| Shanghai Garden | 4 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 447 yd | |
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 700 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 967 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 185 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 188 yd | |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| The Gregg School TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE ATLANTIC PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Cutbush Lane Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS CUTBUSH LANE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.