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West End Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 6RW 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 West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SO18 6PN, SO18 5PQ, SO18 5PR, SO18 5SR, SO18 5QL, SO18 6QN, SO18 5QJ, SO18 5QH, SO18 5ED.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 6RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.4%51.4%-1.0% 51.0% 0.4%
Male47.6%48.6%1.0% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29%35.7%6.7% 37.9% -2.2%
Married: Opposite sex48.7%41.2%-7.5% 44.2% -3.0%
Separated2.9%3.8%0.9% 2.2% 1.6%
Divorced10.9%11.3%0.4% 9.1% 2.2%
Widowed8.4%8%-0.4% 6.1% 1.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.1%41%-1.1% 48.4% -7.4%
Good health37.2%37.6%0.4% 33.6% 4.0%
Fair health13.8%16.9%3.1% 12.7% 4.2%
Bad health4.5%3.4%-1.1% 4.0% -0.6%
Very bad health2.4%1%-1.4% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications24.4%20.7%-3.7% 18.2% 2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.3%9.7%-4.6% 9.6% 0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.7%16%-3.7% 13.4% 2.6%
Apprenticeship5.9%9.7%3.8% 5.3% 4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.4%16.9%3.5% 16.9% 0.0%
Degree or Similar18.5%21.9%3.4% 33.8% -11.9%
Other3.8%5.1%1.3% 2.8% 2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.1%2.1% 1.1% 1.0%
Chinese0%1%1.0% 0.7% 0.3%
Indian0%4.2%4.2% 3.1% 1.1%
Pakistani0%1.4%1.4% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian0%1%1.0% 1.6% -0.6%
Black African1.4%1.7%0.3% 2.5% -0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%0.7%0.0% 1.0% -0.3%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%1.4%1.1% 0.8% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1.7%1.4% 0.9% 0.8%
Mixed Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
White96.2%84.4%-11.8% 81.4% 3.0%
Other0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.1%85.8%-7.3% 83.2% 2.6%
European Union2.8%4.2%1.4% 6.1% -1.9%
Rest of Europe0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa1.4%2.1%0.7% 2.7% -0.6%
Middle East and Asia1.4%5.9%4.5% 5.6% 0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%1%-0.4% 1.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.4%86.1%-6.3% 83.2% 2.9%
10+ Years0%9%9.0% 9.8% -0.8%
5-10 Years2.1%1.4%-0.7% 2.9% -1.5%
2-5 Years2.4%1.4%-1.0% 2.2% -0.8%
Less than 2 years3.1%2.1%-1.0% 1.9% 0.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84% 76.7% 7.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia2.8% 1.2% 1.6%
South-East Asia0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held8.7% 13.5% -4.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.5% 37.2% 4.3%
Christian46.7% 46.2% 0.5%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu2.4% 1.7% 0.7%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim3.1% 6.5% -3.4%
Sikh1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is West End Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West End Road was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% higher than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West End Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 349th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,900
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SO18 6RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on West End Road are based on 392 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for West End Road, Southampton, SO18 6RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO18 6RW

Average Price
£130,829
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£133,171
Other
£86,330

Estimated Average Property Prices for West End Road

Average Price
£287,110
Semi-Detached
£356,885
Terraced
£323,212
Detached
£442,915
Flats/Maisonettes
£163,731
Other
£780,731

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West End Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 21 Fir Tree Court West End Road, Southampton, Southampton
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£150,0002026-03-16 £150,000
Flat 3 Fir Tree Court West End Road, Southampton, Southampton
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£75,0002024-06-19 £71,787
Flat 23 Fir Tree Court West End Road, Southampton, Southampton
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£121,5002023-07-07 £113,798
Flat 2 Fir Tree Court West End Road, Southampton, Southampton
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£119,0002023-01-30 £109,004
Flat 1 Fir Tree Court West End Road, Southampton, Southampton
Other, an established residential building
£89,0002023-01-30 £81,524
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO18 6RW

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee70
Retired70
Part-Time Employee28
Self-Employed19
Student (economically inactive)12
Other10
Unemployed10
Looking after home or family7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Construction19
Human health and social work activities18
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Manufacturing12
Education12
Administrative and support service activities11
Transport and storage9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Financial and insurance activities7
Other5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Information and communication3
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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 4,187 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harefield Primary School
Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ
- not rated 219 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harefield Junior School
Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ
- not rated 268 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harefield Infant School
Yeovil Chase , Bitterne SO18 5NZ
- not rated 268 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harefield Primary School
Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ
2out of 4 273 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Moorlands Primary School
Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ
- not rated 486 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW
3out of 4 900 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU
3out of 4 1,847 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH
- not rated 2,253 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Sholing Technology College
Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH
- not rated 2,271 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Woolston School Language College
Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD
- not rated 3,413 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Itchen College
Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB
- not rated 1,769 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southampton City College
St Mary Street , SO14 1AR
- not rated 4,224 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eastleigh College
Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS
- not rated 4,831 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA
- not rated 5,078 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane , SO15 5RL
- not rated 5,281 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS
- not rated 1,395 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Gregg School
Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF
- not rated 1,526 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ
- not rated 1,577 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Christopher's School
Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA
- not rated 1,761 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell School
Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH
4out of 4 1,792 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Coffee Shop Cafe1B Hatley Road, Southampton442 yd
Harefield Fish BarUnit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue694 yd
Licenced to Grill8 Roundhill Close, Southampton770 yd
Cupcake Toppers Ltd35 Meggeson Avenue, Southampton818 yd
Tony's Cafe and Restaurant20 West End Road, Southampton1,051 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bitterne Conservative Club70 Dean Road, Southampton768 yd
The Humble Plum73 Commercial Street, Southampton838 yd
Fox & Hounds106 Pound Street, Southampton915 yd
THE MASTER BUILDERTHE MASTER BUILDER, SWAYTHLING ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AH1,007 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Full House Takeaway41 Melchet Road, Southampton352 yd
Spice Garden43 Melchet Road, Southampton352 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton393 yd
CO-OPERATIVE3-3A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AA941 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Harefield Primary School
YEOVIL CHASE
grass pitches268 yd
Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed)
Wynter Road
grass pitches313 yd
Wynter Road Recreation Ground
WYNTER ROAD
grass pitches337 yd
Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches800 yd
Bitterne Leisure Centre
DEAN ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,001 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed78.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed111.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed13.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.