Glenfield Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 4EP 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 Glenfield Avenue, Southampton, SO18 4EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 4EN, SO18 4EQ, SO18 1DS, SO18 1BP, SO18 1BQ, SO18 4RF, SO18 4EL, SO18 4EJ, SO18 4EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 4EP is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 48.1% | 45.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 54.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 36.9% | 34.7% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 49.4% | 46.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18% | 14.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 32.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 82.7% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 87% | 81.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 86.4% | 82.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenfield Avenue was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenfield Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 271st lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Glenfield Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2023-11-20 | £399,977 |
| 6 Glenfield Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2009-12-11 | £353,097 |
SO18 4EP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4EP 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 96 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,548 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 407 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey's Shack | 373 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 509 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 552 yd | |
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 639 yd | |
| For Goodness Cakes | 31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton | 871 yd | |
| Na's Bar & Galley | Unit 7A, Kemps Quay Industrial Park | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 725 yd | |
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 746 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 877 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill | 355 Bitterne Road, Southampton | 389 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 405 yd | |
| Sams and King Chef | 7 West End Road, Bitterne | 405 yd | |
| Asia Wok | 13 West End Road, Bitterne | 405 yd | |
| The Little Fryer | 17 West End Road, Bitterne | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 493 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 649 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 - 104 Spring Road, Southampton | 1,003 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 759 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.