Beech Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 4HR 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 Beech Avenue, Southampton, SO18 4HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 4HY, SO18 4EE, SO18 1BL, SO18 4HX, SO18 4HS, SO18 4TS, SO18 4EF, SO18 4HU, SO18 4HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 4HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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% | 53.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 29.4% | 37.9% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 39.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 11.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 47.3% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 28.3% | 19.9% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 34.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.8% | 87.9% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
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 | 89.7% | 81.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 88.4% | 82.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Avenue was 8.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 13th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Beech Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £368,500 | 2020-01-17 | £429,540 |
| 15 Beech Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2009-05-01 | £303,969 |
| 5 Beech Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2005-08-12 | £480,172 |
| 7 Beech Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2002-01-25 | £310,954 |
| 9 Beech Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2001-06-22 | £508,832 |
SO18 4HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,547 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 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Denys Primary School Dundee Road , St Denys SO17 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,436 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,403 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 | 312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 324 yd | |
| For Goodness Cakes | 31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton | 551 yd | |
| Na's Bar & Galley | Unit 7A, Kemps Quay Industrial Park | 646 yd | |
| Stacey's Shack | 373 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 840 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 423 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 934 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 956 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Roosters Peri Peri | 186 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 165 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 166 Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 398 yd | |
| Bitterne Charcoal Grill | 355 Bitterne Road, Southampton | 716 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 737 yd | |
| Sams and King Chef | 7 West End Road, Bitterne | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 780 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 819 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 934 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.