Kingsdown Way is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 2GR 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 Kingsdown Way, Southampton, SO18 2GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2GS, SO18 2GQ, SO18 2GY, SO18 2AW, SO18 2GT, SO18 2GZ, SO18 2AR, SO18 2AT, SO18 2GX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 2GR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 49.5% | 52.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 2GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 44.4% | 48.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 33% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 54.1% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 31.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 21.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 24% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.5% | 86.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 91.5% | 85.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 85.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsdown Way was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsdown Way has the 29th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 247th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Kingsdown Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-03-06 | £318,354 |
| 110 Kingsdown Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-06-29 | £266,053 |
| 116 Kingsdown Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £124,999 | 2010-05-21 | £200,787 |
| 110 Kingsdown Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2008-08-15 | £257,438 |
| 120 Kingsdown Way, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2007-07-18 | £240,563 |
SO18 2GR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO18 2GR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,716 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 | 464 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansbridge Primary School Octavia Road , Swaythling SO18 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 493 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,099 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 | 2,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,179 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 | 509 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life-Link Church Over Sixties Community Group | Townhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue | 242 yd | |
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 321 yd | |
| Edge Hub | 121 - 123 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 325 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 530 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO BROTHERS | THE TWO BROTHERS, TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 745 yd | |
| The Hop Inn | 199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton | 799 yd | |
| The White Swan | Mansbridge Road, Southampton | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylhet Spice Express | 2 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 488 yd | |
| Shanghai Garden | 4 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 488 yd | |
| Star House | 3 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 497 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish & Chips | 9 Premier Parade, Forest Hills Drive | 497 yd | |
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 491 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| The Gregg School TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE TOWNHILL PARK HOUSE ATLANTIC PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 613 yd | |
| Cutbush Lane Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS CUTBUSH LANE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 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 | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.