Edelvale Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 5PU 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 Edelvale Road, Southampton, SO18 5PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5PT, SO18 5PX, SO18 3NL, SO18 5PS, SO18 5PW, SO18 5QF, SO18 5QH, SO18 5QE, SO18 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO18 5PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 52.1% | 53.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 24.2% | 36.1% | 11.9% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 46.6% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 50.3% | 51% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 21.2% | 13.3% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 16.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 20.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.4% | 87% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 91.6% | 87.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 91.6% | 87.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edelvale Road was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% lower than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edelvale Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 310th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% 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 Edelvale Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-25 | £280,870 |
| 76 Edelvale Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2022-11-18 | £259,234 |
| Garage 91 Edelvale Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-03-09 | £236,453 |
| 72 Edelvale Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-03-09 | £263,479 |
| 70 Edelvale Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-10-30 | £264,964 |
SO18 5PU 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | - not rated | 429 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Junior School Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Infant School Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 2out of 4 | 562 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 , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 26 Quob Lane , West End SO30 3HN | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 647 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 698 yd | |
| Cupcake Toppers Ltd | 35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 703 yd | |
| APPLEGREEN SERVICE STATION + SUBWAY | WEST END SERVICE STATION, SWAYTHLING ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AG | 843 yd | |
| Edge Hub | 121 - 123 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER BUILDER | THE MASTER BUILDER, SWAYTHLING ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AH | 710 yd | |
| West End Brewery | WEST END BREWERY INN, 59 HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DQ | 1,019 yd | |
| TWO BROTHERS | THE TWO BROTHERS, TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,040 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House Takeaway | 41 Melchet Road, Southampton | 408 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 43 Melchet Road, Southampton | 408 yd | |
| WEST END TANDOOR | 52A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 969 yd | |
| THE PEONY | 52A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 969 yd | |
| West End Kebab & Pizza Place | 54A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 579 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE | 3-3A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AA | 654 yd | |
| ASDA | 47-57 HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DQ | 983 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 892 yd |
| West End Parish Centre Chapel Road | 951 yd | |
| Townhill Junior School BENHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 215.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.