Exford Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5DJ is located in the Harefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Exford Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5DP, SO18 5AD, SO18 5DE, SO18 5DL, SO18 5DR, SO18 5AE, SO18 5DY, SO18 5DN, SO18 5FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 5DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO18 5DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.3% | 49.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 35.6% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 47% | 55.4% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 30.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 10.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26% | 15.8% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 30.5% | 14.9% | -15.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 12.9% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.5% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 30.4% | 19.7% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 93% | 77.7% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
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 | 93% | 81.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 81.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exford Avenue was 153.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% higher than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exford Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 196th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-08-16 | £333,620 |
| 32 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-06-23 | £188,843 |
| 36 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-01-21 | £172,766 |
| 40 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-09-30 | £334,015 |
| 46 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2021-05-04 | £342,763 |
SO18 5DJ 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,590 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 | 208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 596 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,226 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 | 1,376 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Fish Bar | Unit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue | 208 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 642 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 799 yd | |
| Thornhill Baptist Church | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 753 yd | |
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 799 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 802 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 829 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House Takeaway | 41 Melchet Road, Southampton | 428 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 43 Melchet Road, Southampton | 428 yd | |
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 678 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 678 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 614 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 795 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 799 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.