Selborne Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5EA 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 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5GU, SO18 5DZ, SO18 5DW, SO18 5DX, SO18 5GT, SO18 5GS, SO18 5GR, SO18 5DY, SO18 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 5EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 34% | 39.3% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 40.9% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.6% | 44.9% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 32.6% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 19.4% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 12.1% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 17.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 22.7% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 19.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.6% | 88.6% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 88.3% | 85.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 85.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selborne Avenue was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selborne Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 254th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32A Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-11-22 | £131,621 |
| 34 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2017-03-10 | £272,613 |
| 34 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-12-13 | £210,158 |
| 34 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2014-09-19 | £252,144 |
| 36 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2007-04-16 | £266,694 |
SO18 5EA 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,495 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 | 149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 2out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Junior School Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Infant School Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | - not rated | 797 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 | 585 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | - not rated | 3,357 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 | 1,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,305 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 | 1,554 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,830 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 | 478 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 695 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 888 yd | |
| Thornhill Baptist Church | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,052 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 880 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 900 yd | |
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,027 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 1,031 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House Takeaway | 41 Melchet Road, Southampton | 171 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 43 Melchet Road, Southampton | 171 yd | |
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 918 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 918 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 667 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 866 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 3-3A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AA | 1,013 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,027 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,092 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.