Mousehole Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 4TA is located in the Harefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mousehole Lane, Southampton, SO18 4TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 4AS, SO18 4SZ, SO18 4SY, SO18 4TB, SO18 4FG, SO18 4RU, SO18 4QJ, SO18 4FD, SO18 4FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 4TA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 47.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 46.9% | 49.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 9.1% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.6% | 17.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 16.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 26.6% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 84.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 91.3% | 81.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 81.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mousehole Lane was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mousehole Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 181st lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-07-31 | £289,785 |
| 109 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-01-07 | £242,514 |
| 123 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-10-30 | £288,536 |
| 119 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-02-03 | £270,239 |
| 117 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-01-11 | £308,845 |
SO18 4TA 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,350 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 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 2out of 4 | 1,075 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 | 959 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,367 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 | 1,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,818 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 | 373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 576 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 634 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 640 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 723 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 784 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 821 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 963 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 995 yd | |
| The Station | 99 Bullar Road, Southampton | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 449 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 449 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 449 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 449 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 511 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 984 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 - 18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton | 1,005 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Bitterne Park School DIMOND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,068 yd |
| Bitterne Park Sports Hall (Closed) Diamond Road | 1,073 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.