Beechwood Gardens is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 4JU 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 Beechwood Gardens, Southampton, SO18 4JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 4FH, SO18 1FS, SO18 4JR, SO18 4HE, SO18 4FJ, SO18 4TQ, SO18 4HA, SO18 1ES, SO18 4HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 4JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.2% | 52.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 35.7% | 32.6% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 47.3% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 43% | 51.1% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 30.2% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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 | 16.3% | 14.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 14.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 28.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 89.5% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 87.9% | 82.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 82.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Gardens was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Gardens has the 22nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 334th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 153.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Beechwood Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2024-11-08 | £315,870 |
| 37 Beechwood Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-06-15 | £352,577 |
| 20 Beechwood Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2023-03-31 | £290,007 |
| 35 Beechwood Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-07-15 | £324,691 |
| 31 Beechwood Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-04-09 | £345,352 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,234 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor SO18 1DP | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,149 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 | 974 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,111 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 | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,941 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 | 242 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Goodness Cakes | 31 Macnaghten Road, Southampton | 643 yd | |
| Ceylon junction | 7 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 670 yd | |
| Prestige Breakfast Cafe | 186A Bitterne Road West, Southampton | 723 yd | |
| Miss Ellie's | 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 730 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 9 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 579 yd | |
| Butcher's Hook Alehouse | 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 730 yd | |
| Bitterne Park Social Club | 76 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park | 920 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 984 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | St. Denys Rowing Club, Priory Avenue | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 595 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 595 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 595 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 595 yd | |
| Melt Pizza | 2 - 4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 629 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 632 yd | |
| Spar | 17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton | 730 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 989 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,046 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 1,047 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 1,051 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 | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.