Bankside is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 2JW is located in the Swaythling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bankside, Southampton, SO18 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2JY, SO18 2JT, SO18 2JU, SO18 2JX, SO18 2JZ, SO18 2LQ, SO18 2HX, SO18 2RA, SO18 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 2JW is primarily male, with 59.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 40.9% | -14.1% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 45% | 59.1% | 14.1% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO18 2JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.5% 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 | 41.7% | 87.5% | 45.8% | 37.9% | 49.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 8.2% | -28.4% | 44.2% | -36.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 2.8% | -11.0% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 48.2% | 51.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 37% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SO18 2JW this area, 4.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 10.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 4.2% | -19.8% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 3.1% | -13.0% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 5.7% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 72.7% | 57.3% | 16.9% | 55.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 10.2% | -6.7% | 33.8% | -23.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 80.6% | 67.3% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.1% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 72.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 73.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 10.5% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 13% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankside was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% higher than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankside has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 266th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bankside, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £170,100 | 2020-08-18 | £199,620 |
| 1 Bankside, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-08-14 | £333,936 |
| 13 Bankside, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-11-14 | £130,219 |
| 12 Bankside, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2019-08-27 | £139,850 |
| 12 Bankside, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,400 | 2016-09-23 | £123,287 |
SO18 2JW 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 student residents living in SO18 2JW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 473 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,140 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 | 578 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tasty | 5 Westbrook Way, Southampton | 33 yd | |
| Round About Café | 12 Westfield Corner, Wide Lane | 320 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 323 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 358 yd | |
| Garden Restaurant | 44 High Road, Southampton | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 189 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 305 yd | |
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 336 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 499 yd | |
| The Hop Inn | 199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 267 yd | |
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 358 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 373 yd | |
| Sun City | 52 High Road, Southampton | 389 yd | |
| Top Chef | 40 High Road, Swaythling | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 946 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 | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.