Mousehole Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 4TB 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 4TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 4RU, SO18 4SY, SO18 4TA, SO18 4AS, SO18 4QJ, SO18 4SZ, SO18 4RT, SO18 4QN, SO18 4TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 4TB 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 Mousehole Lane was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mousehole Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 321st lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-05-03 | £335,623 |
| 124 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-01 | £374,614 |
| 128 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-08-12 | £369,630 |
| 106 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-04-23 | £233,587 |
| 132 Mousehole Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-12-04 | £359,760 |
SO18 4TB 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 4TB 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 Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | - not rated | 647 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | - not rated | 749 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 | 1,113 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,344 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 546 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 552 yd | |
| Sahara Sands | 26 Litchfield Road, Southampton | 566 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 666 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 753 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 770 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 916 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 5 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 480 yd | |
| New Oriental | 3 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 480 yd | |
| 7 Hills Kebab house | 4 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 480 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 8 Midanbury Broadway, Witts Hill | 480 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 544 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 562 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 364.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.