Paulet Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 2EY 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 Paulet Close, Southampton, SO18 2EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2FB, SO18 2FD, SO18 2EZ, SO18 3ND, SO18 2EW, SO18 2ES, SO18 2FF, SO18 3NG, SO18 2FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 2EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 51.8% | 55.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 44.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO18 2EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.8% | 50.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 30.9% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 45.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 31.8% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 18.4% | 8.8% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 21.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 14.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 21.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 14.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.4% | 90.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 91% | 88.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 87.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 0.4% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paulet Close was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paulet Close has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 270th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Paulet Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2020-03-06 | £200,067 |
| 7 Paulet Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2019-10-25 | £244,144 |
| 11 Paulet Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-10-25 | £275,260 |
| 11 Paulet Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2014-06-06 | £249,449 |
| 11 Paulet Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-11-12 | £229,833 |
SO18 2EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 2out of 4 | 255 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,454 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 | 998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,630 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 | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 574 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 139 yd | |
| Edge Hub | 121 - 123 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 211 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 257 yd | |
| Life-Link Church Over Sixties Community Group | Townhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue | 412 yd | |
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO BROTHERS | THE TWO BROTHERS, TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 568 yd | |
| THE MASTER BUILDER | THE MASTER BUILDER, SWAYTHLING ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AH | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG CHEF | 7 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 591 yd | |
| CHIP STOP | 8 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 659 yd | |
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 758 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 758 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 591 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 777 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 787 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 3-3A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AA | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| The Gregg School TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE ATLANTIC PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Cutbush Lane Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS CUTBUSH LANE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 171.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.