Cobbett Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1RD 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 Cobbett Road, Southampton, SO18 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1HH, SO18 1HJ, SO18 1HG, SO18 1UR, SO18 1HN, SO18 4RA, SO18 4GP, SO18 1GS, SO18 4HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 1RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.9% | 48.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 1RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.9% 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 | 49.8% | 49.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 32% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 45% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 18.8% | 16% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 38.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 81.3% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 83% | 78.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 78.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobbett Road was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cobbett Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 104th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Christine Court Cobbett Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-05 | £168,762 |
| Flat 3 Christine Court Cobbett Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2021-04-16 | £158,597 |
| Flat 5 Christine Court Cobbett Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-05-15 | £168,245 |
| Flat 2 Christine Court Cobbett Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2010-07-30 | £190,765 |
| Flat 4 Christine Court Cobbett Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2004-09-30 | £176,628 |
SO18 1RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Other | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Education | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 3,305 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 | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | - not rated | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | - not rated | 825 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 | 4,720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 5,246 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 | 1,206 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,133 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 | 3,915 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 98 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Small School 2 Brookvale Road , Portswood SO17 1QL | - not rated | 1,818 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 | 264 yd | |
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 375 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 502 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 588 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 176 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 588 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 804 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 837 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 100 St. Denys Road, Southampton | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Roosters Peri Peri | 186 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 369 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 166 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 399 yd | |
| Melt Pizza | 2 - 4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 430 yd | |
| Kitchen N Cafe Also Trading As Diamond Kebab N Pizza | 5 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 518 yd | |
| Great Wall | 1 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 433 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 588 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 941 yd | |
| Company Shop Limited | Hawkeswood Road, Southampton | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Acolade Health And Fitness (Closed) Unit L Unit L Bitterne Road West | health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.