Minstead Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5JH 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 Minstead Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5JF, SO18 5HN, SO18 5JD, SO18 5JE, SO18 5HY, SO18 5JG, SO18 5HX, SO18 5HP, SO18 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 5JH 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 | 47.2% | 49.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around SO18 5JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 40.4% | 42.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 38.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86%) 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 | 49.1% | 42.6% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 43.4% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 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.
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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 23.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 13.2% | -11.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 23.3% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.1% | 92.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 93.3% | 86.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minstead Avenue was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% higher than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Minstead Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 286th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 131.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-08-21 | £218,943 |
| 72 Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2008-02-26 | £221,624 |
| 72 Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2005-10-12 | £228,742 |
| 72 Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1998-12-14 | £240,068 |
| 78 Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 1997-04-04 | £172,872 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 5,000 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 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School Moorgreen Road , West End SO30 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,499 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 | 2,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Baptist Church | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 572 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 614 yd | |
| Harefield Fish Bar | Unit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 978 yd | |
| West End Brewery | WEST END BREWERY INN, 59 HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DQ | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 603 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 603 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Moore Than Sandwiches | 52 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Mystery Take Away | 46 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 633 yd | |
| ASDA | 47-57 HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DQ | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 937 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.