Marne Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 6AG 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 Marne Road, Southampton, SO18 6AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 6AH, SO18 6NR, SO18 6AD, SO18 6AF, SO18 6AE, SO18 6NT, SO18 6NN, SO18 6AL, SO18 6AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 6AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.6% | 27.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 36.8% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 21.1% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| Widowed | 21.1% | 13.5% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 27% | 39.5% | 12.5% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 36% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 14.5% | -7.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 27.3% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 14% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 22.1% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 89.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 89.9% | 87.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 86.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marne Road was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marne Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Harefield and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Marne Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-09-03 | £351,251 |
| 24 Marne Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-08-07 | £328,077 |
| 32 Marne Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-03-19 | £308,318 |
| 24A Marne Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £230,000 | 2014-10-10 | £339,224 |
| 24 Marne Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £230,000 | 2014-10-08 | £339,224 |
SO18 6AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO18 6AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO18 6AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,250 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 | 497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 973 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 | 1,232 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,938 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 997 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 433 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 513 yd | |
| Harefield Fish Bar | Unit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue | 598 yd | |
| Stacey's Shack | 373 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 702 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 183 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 203 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 343 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 630 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Faisal | 451 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 560 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 439 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 560 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 447 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 560 yd | |
| The Victory | 81 Bursledon Road, Southampton | 564 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 490 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 632 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 771 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 25.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.