Castle Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 1TY 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 Castle Road, Southampton, SO18 1TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 1TU, SO18 1QP, SO18 1QQ, SO18 1QR, SO18 1QS, SO18 1QT, SO18 1JJ, SO18 1JT, SO18 2PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 1TY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.2% | 49.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 31.5% | 35.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 47.9% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 50.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 12.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 21.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 36.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.9% | 85.7% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 93.9% | 88.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 88.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 318.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.0% higher than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Castle Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 59th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 218.1%.

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 1 Castle Heights Castle Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-09-17 | £168,639 |
| Flat 6 Castle Heights Castle Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-10-10 | £136,857 |
| Flat 6 Castle Heights Castle Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-04-29 | £121,721 |
| Flat 9 Castle Heights Castle Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-04-21 | £124,642 |
| Flat 7 Castle Heights Castle Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-11-16 | £173,864 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,509 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 | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 2out of 4 | 973 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,319 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 | 128 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,975 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 | 2,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 459 yd | |
| B P After School Club | 49 Oaktree Road, Southampton | 559 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | 13 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Inn | 199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton | 570 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 726 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 410 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 410 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 410 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 410 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice Express | 2 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 347 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 222 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 228 yd | |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 726 yd |
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| The Gregg School TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE ATLANTIC PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.