Exeter Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 2EF 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 Exeter Close, Southampton, SO18 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2BW, SO18 2ED, SO18 2BS, SO18 2BX, SO18 2EE, SO18 2BQ, SO18 2EG, SO18 2DA, SO18 2TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 2EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 52.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49% | 47.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO18 2EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.1% | 28.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 52.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 6% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.5% | 38% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 19.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 23.1% | -17.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 21.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 91.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exeter Close was 119.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% higher than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exeter Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 271st highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Exeter Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-03 | £317,992 |
| 22 Exeter Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2021-07-30 | £392,488 |
| 9 Exeter Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-10-30 | £283,841 |
| 18 Exeter Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-06-30 | £376,117 |
| 6 Exeter Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-05-08 | £355,484 |
SO18 2EF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO18 2EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,417 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 | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 4out of 4 | 989 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 | 1,030 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,715 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 | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | 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 | 242 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 361 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 450 yd | |
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 516 yd | |
| Edge Hub | 121 - 123 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 850 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 897 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 993 yd | |
| TWO BROTHERS | THE TWO BROTHERS, TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 573 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 573 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 573 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 573 yd | |
| Full House Takeaway | 41 Melchet Road, Southampton | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 418 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 627 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 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 | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.