Cheriton Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5HL 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 5HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5HR, SO18 5HJ, SO18 5HQ, SO18 5HG, SO18 5HF, SO18 5AB, SO18 5HP, SO18 5HN, SO18 5HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 5HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 37.4% | 33.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 50% | 9.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 21.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 22.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.9% | 89.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 93.2% | 81.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 13% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 81.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheriton Avenue was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheriton Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 80th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-20 | £262,556 |
| 64 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-06 | £220,000 |
| 50 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-14 | £213,674 |
| 74 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-12 | £232,080 |
| 76 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-07-29 | £222,299 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 5,072 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 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,816 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 | 137 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,217 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 | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,635 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 | 1,141 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,359 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 327 yd | |
| Thornhill Baptist Church | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 362 yd | |
| Harefield Fish Bar | Unit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue | 561 yd | |
| St Christopher Church Hall | St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 375 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 322 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 322 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 374 yd | |
| Moore Than Sandwiches | 52 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 374 yd | |
| Mystery Take Away | 46 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 343 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 375 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.