Cheriton Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5HH 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 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5HF, SO18 5HA, SO18 5HJ, SO18 5GY, SO18 5HG, SO18 5HE, SO18 5HB, SO18 5FS, SO18 5DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 5HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54.5% | 52.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 38.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 41.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 5.7% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 41.5% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 13.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 26.1% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 20.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.3% | 89.6% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 94.7% | 80.3% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 80.3% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheriton Avenue was 344.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 284.5% higher than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cheriton Avenue has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 48th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-04 | £189,402 |
| 18 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-12-01 | £254,753 |
| 28 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-04-06 | £209,725 |
| 10 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2020-05-05 | £251,207 |
| 10 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2017-07-13 | £240,504 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,889 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 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,568 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 | 347 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,179 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 | 1,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,429 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 | 1,157 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,216 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 | 314 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 360 yd | |
| Thornhill Baptist Church | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 537 yd | |
| St Christopher Church Hall | St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 499 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 595 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 1,025 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 387 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 387 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 496 yd | |
| Moore Than Sandwiches | 52 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 496 yd | |
| Mystery Take Away | 46 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 342 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 499 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 934 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 | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.