Lytham Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 2BP is located in the Harefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lytham Road, Southampton, SO18 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2BQ, SO18 2BR, SO18 4QN, SO18 2BS, SO18 2TT, SO18 2EN, SO18 2BT, SO18 2DL, SO18 4QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 2BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.5% | 34.6% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 40.3% | -16.6% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 31.7% | 40.2% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 39.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 26.2% | -18.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 20% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 20% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 95.9% | 87.8% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 87.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lytham Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lytham Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 236th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lytham Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-01-07 | £278,456 |
| 6 Lytham Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2015-01-30 | £229,774 |
| 12 Lytham Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2014-11-13 | £243,431 |
| 4 Lytham Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2014-04-04 | £209,101 |
| 12 Lytham Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2013-11-08 | £248,429 |
SO18 2BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | - not rated | 479 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 845 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 | 1,059 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,566 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 | 4,987 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 347 yd | |
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 444 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 460 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 529 yd | |
| Edge Hub | 121 - 123 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 864 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 881 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 444 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 444 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 444 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 444 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 504 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 yd |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,057 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 1,064 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.