Exford Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5DR 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 Exford Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5DY, SO18 5DU, SO18 5DP, SO18 5DX, SO18 5DN, SO18 5DW, SO18 5AE, SO18 5DJ, SO18 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 5DR 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 5DR, 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 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% higher than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exford Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 209th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-10-06 | £198,904 |
| 47 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-06-29 | £242,959 |
| 41 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2013-08-23 | £241,592 |
| 47 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-03-09 | £211,169 |
| 57 Exford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-07-10 | £198,036 |
SO18 5DR 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 Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,684 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 , Bitterne SO18 5NZ | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 2out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Junior School Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ | - not rated | 402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Infant School Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ | - not rated | 402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | - not rated | 984 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,211 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 | 1,374 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 26 Quob Lane , West End SO30 3HN | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,940 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 | 339 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 695 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 827 yd | |
| Thornhill Baptist Church | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 834 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 858 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 910 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 921 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House Takeaway | 41 Melchet Road, Southampton | 311 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 43 Melchet Road, Southampton | 311 yd | |
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 724 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 724 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 673 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 812 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 834 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 655 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 | 29 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.