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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 46.9% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 53.1% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 39.1% | 34.7% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 50.2% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 41.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 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 Levels | 18.4% | 14.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.3% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 20.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.5% | 90.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.6% | 89.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 89.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.6% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-20 | £274,510 |
| 13A Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-12 | £130,704 |
| 5 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-07 | £254,283 |
| 13 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-21 | £153,120 |
| 13 Litchfield Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2021-02-22 | £152,555 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 136 yd | |
| Edge Hub | 121 - 123 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 524 yd | |
| Life-Link Church Over Sixties Community Group | Townhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue | 548 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 588 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Inn | 199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton | 823 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 961 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 998 yd | |
| TWO BROTHERS | THE TWO BROTHERS, TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 206 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 206 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 206 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 206 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice Express | 2 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 167 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 961 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 1,005 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 1,057 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 522 yd | |
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| The Gregg School TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE ATLANTIC PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Cutbush Lane Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS CUTBUSH LANE | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.