Farmery Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 2JX 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 Farmery Close, Southampton, SO18 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2JT, SO18 2HX, SO18 2JZ, SO18 2JW, SO18 2JY, SO18 2JU, SO18 2RA, SO18 2LB, SO16 2JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 2JX 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 2JX, 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 2JX 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 Farmery Close was 106.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% higher than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farmery Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 299th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Farmery Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-03-25 | £253,072 |
| 12C Farmery Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-03-08 | £330,287 |
| 3 Farmery Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-10-24 | £287,525 |
| 12F Farmery Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-10-24 | £259,178 |
| 13 Farmery Close, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-05-19 | £126,567 |
SO18 2JX 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 2JX 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 Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 559 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 5,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 602 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Small School 2 Brookvale Road , Portswood SO17 1QL | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 108 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 224 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 274 yd | |
| Garden Restaurant | 44 High Road, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| Round About Café | 12 Westfield Corner, Wide Lane | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 235 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 273 yd | |
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 362 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 454 yd | |
| The Hop Inn | 199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 192 yd | |
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 274 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 295 yd | |
| Sun City | 52 High Road, Southampton | 319 yd | |
| Top Chef | 40 High Road, Swaythling | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 869 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 | 207.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.