Yeovil Chase is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5NZ 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 Yeovil Chase, Southampton, SO18 5NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5ED, SO18 5DZ, SO18 5PA, SO18 5EA, SO18 6PN, SO18 5GU, SO18 5EB, SO18 5BZ, SO18 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO18 5NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 31.3% | 36.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 47.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 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 | 42.4% | 40.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.5% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 18.5% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 13.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 22% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 91.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 95.7% | 87.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95.1% | 87.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yeovil Chase was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% higher than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yeovil Chase has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 283rd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-07-22 | £235,189 |
| 129 Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-26 | £198,072 |
| 99 Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-26 | £205,526 |
| 137 Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £204,500 | 2022-05-12 | £211,273 |
| 143 Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-12-11 | £221,896 |
SO18 5NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 4,264 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 | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 2out of 4 | 1,308 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 , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 5,296 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 | 1,385 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,836 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 | 487 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 535 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 970 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 971 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 732 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 766 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 891 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House Takeaway | 41 Melchet Road, Southampton | 296 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 43 Melchet Road, Southampton | 296 yd | |
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,005 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,005 yd | |
| The Victory | 81 Bursledon Road, Southampton | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 942 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 3-3A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AA | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.