Wide Lane is in Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO18 2FA is located in the Swaythling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wide Lane, Southampton, SO18 2FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2HJ, SO18 2HS, SO18 2HH, SO18 2HQ, SO18 2QU, SO18 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 2FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 44.2% | 39.2% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 40.5% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 43.1% | 44.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 24.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 8.8% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 19.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 19.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.1% | 86.3% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 91.8% | 88% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 91.8% | 87.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wide Lane was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wide Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 294th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Mountpark Southampton Wide Lane, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £69,725,000 | 2020-11-06 | £74,787,002 |
| Unit 1 Mountpark Southampton Wide Lane, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £43,800,000 | 2020-07-21 | £46,275,433 |
| Unit 7 Mountpark Southampton Wide Lane, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £992,044 | 2018-11-09 | £1,034,980 |
| Unit 5 Mountpark Southampton Wide Lane, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £22,813,051 | 2018-05-18 | £24,074,602 |
| Unit 2 Mountpark Southampton Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £732,848 | 2018-01-02 | £761,962 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansbridge Primary School Octavia Road , Swaythling SO18 2LX | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy Whieldon Way , North Stoneham Park SO50 9SB | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,357 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Eastleigh Primary Campus The Mallard Centre, Nightingale Avenue , SO50 9JJ | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round About Café | 12 Westfield Corner, Wide Lane | 484 yd | |
| EUREST c/o ROYAL MAIL | FOOD PREMISES, SOUTHAMPTON MAIL CENTRE, MITCHELL WAY, EASTLEIGH, SO18 2XX | 666 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 5 Westbrook Way, Southampton | 766 yd | |
| BTC Sports Club | Stoneham Lane, Southampton | 836 yd | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | STONEHAM LANE FOOTBALL COMPLEX, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO16 2PA | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 489 yd | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | FOOD PREMISES, SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT PARKWAY STATION, WIDE LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO18 2HW | 836 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Wide Lane Sports Ground UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON SPORTS GROUND WIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
| Eastleigh Fc (Silverlake Stadium) STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Wellington Sports Ground WELLINGTON SPORTS GROUND WELLINGTON SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.