Claude Ashby Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 2LT 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 Claude Ashby Close, Southampton, SO18 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 2LS, SO18 2RG, SO18 2LU, SO18 2LR, SO18 2QW, SO18 2ND, SO18 2LP, SO18 2NE, SO18 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 2LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.4% | 53.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 41.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 36.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 39.1% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 26.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 13.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 22% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 93.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 90.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 89.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claude Ashby Close was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% higher than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claude Ashby Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 304th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Claude Ashby Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-09-25 | £219,097 |
| 9 Claude Ashby Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-06-24 | £264,279 |
| 10 Claude Ashby Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-12-02 | £240,831 |
| 7 Claude Ashby Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-05-23 | £252,945 |
| 8 Claude Ashby Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-06-20 | £269,585 |
SO18 2LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,563 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 | 226 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Manor Farm Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1NX | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Infant School Manor Farm Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1NX | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Foundation 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 | 5,338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 5,372 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,091 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,826 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 | 4,845 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 | 954 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,258 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 | 298 yd | |
| Round About Café | 12 Westfield Corner, Wide Lane | 395 yd | |
| Woodmill Coffee Kitchen | Woodmill Outdoor Centre, Woodmill Lane | 579 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 618 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 289 yd | |
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 442 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 500 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 683 yd | |
| The Hop Inn | 199 Woodmill Lane, Southampton | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 531 yd | |
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 626 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 630 yd | |
| Top Chef | 40 High Road, Swaythling | 631 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 42 High Road, Swaythling | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 1,093 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 | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.