Leybourne Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 4AS is located in the Harefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 2008-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leybourne Avenue, Southampton, SO18 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 4TA, SO18 4FD, SO18 4RT, SO18 4RU, SO18 4TB, SO18 4SZ, SO18 4SY, SO18 4FG, SO18 4FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 4AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 29.1% | 37.5% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 48.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 17.8% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.6% | 15.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 24.8% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 87.8% | 85.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 84.5% | 88.7% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 88.9% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leybourne Avenue was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Leybourne Avenue has the 25th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Leybourne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £2,391,908 | 2018-03-29 | £2,531,004 |
SO18 4AS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO18 4AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,028 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 350 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 597 yd | |
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 637 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 655 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 658 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 715 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 754 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 896 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 929 yd | |
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 517 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 517 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 517 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 517 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 579 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 922 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 954 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 1,059 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.