Selborne Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5ED 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 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5EB, SO18 6PP, SO18 5GU, SO18 5SR, SO18 5EA, SO18 5NZ, SO18 3BX, SO18 5GR, SO18 5GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 5ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 52.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.4% | 40.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 42.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 50.3% | 45.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.9% | 15.7% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22.8% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 29.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 88.8% | 86.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 87.5% | 86.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selborne Avenue was 131.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% higher than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selborne Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 242nd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2023-06-07 | £404,485 |
| 57 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-12-11 | £559,821 |
| 55 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2000-07-14 | £373,428 |
| 57 Selborne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1998-08-10 | £611,588 |
SO18 5ED 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,233 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 | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 839 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,698 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 | 1,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 5,357 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | 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 | 593 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 616 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 952 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 990 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 870 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 912 yd | |
| THE MASTER BUILDER | THE MASTER BUILDER, SWAYTHLING ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AH | 1,026 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House Takeaway | 41 Melchet Road, Southampton | 169 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 43 Melchet Road, Southampton | 169 yd | |
| WEST END TANDOOR | 52A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 1,043 yd | |
| THE PEONY | 52A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 1,043 yd | |
| West End Kebab & Pizza Place | 54A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 576 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 3-3A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AA | 923 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,003 yd | |
| ASDA | 47-57 HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DQ | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 607 yd |
| West End Parish Centre Chapel Road | 1,088 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.