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Litchfield Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 2BJ 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 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, SO18 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2BH, SO18 2PB, SO18 2BL, SO18 2AN, SO18 2AQ, SO18 2PA, SO18 2BG, SO18 2AP, SO18 2AH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 2BJ is primarily male, with 53.1% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.4%46.9%-4.5% 51.0% -4.1%
Male48.6%53.1%4.5% 49.0% 4.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.1%34.7%-4.4% 37.9% -3.2%
Married: Opposite sex44.6%50.2%5.6% 44.2% 6.0%
Separated3.4%2.4%-1.0% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced6.1%5.6%-0.5% 9.1% -3.5%
Widowed6.8%7.2%0.4% 6.1% 1.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.7%41.2%-1.5% 48.4% -7.2%
Good health37.7%38.9%1.2% 33.6% 5.3%
Fair health13.1%15%1.9% 12.7% 2.3%
Bad health3.6%3.9%0.3% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health2.8%1%-1.8% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.9%18.7%-8.2% 18.2% 0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.3%13.9%-3.4% 9.6% 4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.4%14.7%-3.7% 13.4% 1.3%
Apprenticeship8.8%10.3%1.5% 5.3% 5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.2%18.3%9.1% 16.9% 1.4%
Degree or Similar14.3%20.2%5.9% 33.8% -13.6%
Other5.1%4%-1.1% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese0.8%2.6%1.8% 0.7% 1.9%
Indian0.3%0.7%0.4% 3.1% -2.4%
Pakistani0%1.3%1.3% 2.7% -1.4%
Other Asian0.6%2%1.4% 1.6% 0.4%
Black African2%0%-2.0% 2.5% -2.5%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%1.6%0.8% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and African0.6%0%-0.6% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%0%-0.6% 0.8% -0.8%
White92.5%90.8%-1.7% 81.4% 9.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.6%0%-0.6% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0.6%0.7%0.1% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.6%89.8%-3.8% 83.2% 6.6%
European Union2.5%4%1.5% 6.1% -2.1%
Africa1.1%0%-1.1% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia2%4%2.0% 5.6% -1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%1.7%1.4% 1.3% 0.4%
Oceania0.6%0.7%0.1% 0.3% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.3%89.5%-3.8% 83.2% 6.3%
10+ Years0.6%7.6%7.0% 9.8% -2.2%
5-10 Years0.8%1.6%0.8% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years1.7%1.3%-0.4% 2.2% -0.9%
Less than 2 years3.6%0%-3.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.6% 76.7% 2.9%
Poland3.6% 1.3% 2.3%
Other EU countries1.6% 1.5% 0.1%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
No passport held12.5% 13.5% -1.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.6% 37.2% -1.6%
Christian51.5% 46.2% 5.3%
Buddhist4% 0.5% 3.5%
Muslim2.3% 6.5% -4.2%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Litchfield Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Litchfield Crescent was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Litchfield Crescent has the 21st lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 206th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,700
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SO18 2BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Litchfield Crescent are based on 26 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, SO18 2BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO18 2BJ

Average Price
£263,603
Semi-Detached
£280,860
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£294,071
Flats/Maisonettes
£148,335
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Litchfield Crescent

Average Price
£224,170
Semi-Detached
£273,796
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£281,625
Flats/Maisonettes
£133,025
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Litchfield CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Detached, an established residential building
£280,0002024-11-20 £274,510
13A Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£130,0002024-01-12 £130,704
5 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002023-12-07 £254,283
13 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£165,0002022-12-21 £153,120
13 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£144,5002021-02-22 £152,555
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO18 2BJ

Employment

SO18 2BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee92
Retired62
Self-Employed35
Part-Time Employee31
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Looking after home or family9
Student (economically inactive)7
Other3
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Education24
Manufacturing21
Construction18
Accommodation and food service activities10
Financial and insurance activities10
Transport and storage9
Human health and social work activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other8
Administrative and support service activities7
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Information and communication4
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 2,783 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Townhill Junior School
Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX
2out of 4 719 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Townhill Infant School
Benhams Road , SO18 2FG
4out of 4 741 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bitterne Park Primary School
Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX
4out of 4 892 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Moorlands Primary School
Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ
3out of 4 996 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Beechwood Junior School
Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG
4out of 4 1,270 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU
3out of 4 388 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW
2out of 4 2,362 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ
3out of 4 2,555 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH
2out of 4 2,814 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Cantell School
Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ
3out of 4 3,075 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Itchen College
Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB
- not rated 2,436 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southampton City College
St Mary Street , SO14 1AR
- not rated 3,755 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane , SO15 5RL
- not rated 3,978 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Eastleigh College
Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS
- not rated 4,102 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA
- not rated 4,193 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Gregg School
Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF
- not rated 830 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Yarrow Heights School
104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS
- not rated 922 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charlton House Independent School
55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ
- not rated 1,021 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Southampton
Highfield , SO17 1BJ
- not rated 2,527 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Gregg Preparatory School
17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ
- not rated 2,752 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sahara Sands26 Litchfield Road, Southampton136 yd
Edge Hub121 - 123 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton524 yd
Life-Link Church Over Sixties Community GroupTownhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue548 yd
Licenced to Grill8 Roundhill Close, Southampton588 yd
Cupcake Toppers Ltd35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton605 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hop Inn199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton823 yd
Butcher's Hook Alehouse7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton961 yd
Bitterne Park Social Club76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park998 yd
TWO BROTHERSTHE TWO BROTHERS, TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA1,042 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mikes Chippy5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill206 yd
New Oriental3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill206 yd
7 Hills Kebab house4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill206 yd
Pizza Place8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill206 yd
Sylhet Spice Express2 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive720 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco ExpressWitts Hill, Southampton167 yd
Spar17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton961 yd
Tesco Express12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton1,005 yd
Tesco Express149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton1,057 yd
Tesco Express1 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA1,072 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bitterne Park School
DIMOND ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts514 yd
Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed)
Diamond Road
522 yd
Townhill Junior School
BENHAMS ROAD
grass pitches692 yd
The Gregg School
TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE ATLANTIC PARK VIEW
grass pitches819 yd
St Mary'S Independent School
MIDANBURY LANE
grass pitches996 yd
Riverside Park
RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts1,010 yd
Cutbush Lane Recreation Ground
PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS CUTBUSH LANE
grass pitches1,017 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed98.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.