Coppice Gardens is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5AB is located in the Harefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 2015-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coppice Gardens, Southampton, SO18 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5RB, SO18 5RQ, SO18 5RP, SO18 5TP, SO18 5TQ, SO18 5TR, SO18 5HL, SO18 5HG, SO19 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 5AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 37.4% | 33.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 50% | 9.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 21.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 22.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.9% | 89.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 93.2% | 81.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 13% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 81.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coppice Gardens was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coppice Gardens has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 80th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Coppice Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-09-30 | £507,964 |
| 3 Coppice Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-08-06 | £691,908 |
| 5 Coppice Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-06-06 | £425,000 |
| 2 Coppice Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2015-04-24 | £575,112 |
| 1 Coppice Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, a newly built property | £415,000 | 2015-04-09 | £589,312 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 302 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 |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,044 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 | 1,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Baptist Church | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 180 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 187 yd | |
| Harefield Fish Bar | Unit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue | 631 yd | |
| St Christopher Church Hall | St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 177 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 158 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 158 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 176 yd | |
| Moore Than Sandwiches | 52 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 176 yd | |
| Mystery Take Away | 46 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 177 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 177 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 224 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 0.0% |
| 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.