West End Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO18 6TJ 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 6TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 6BE, SO18 6BN, SO18 6BG, SO18 6TL, SO18 6BD, SO18 4RZ, SO18 6SL, SO18 4SD, SO18 4SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO18 6TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.6% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 32% | 34.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 49.6% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 4.9% | -7.5% | 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 | 45.5% | 38.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 40.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 11.6% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 23.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 23.7% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 91.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 93.7% | 88.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 88.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West End Road was 144.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% higher than the Bitterne Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West End Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park and the 205th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 West End Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £438,500 | 2025-03-07 | £440,808 |
| 70 West End Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-07 | £263,015 |
| 72 West End Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-14 | £402,908 |
| 72 West End Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-09-30 | £389,776 |
| 84 West End Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-05-31 | £367,503 |
SO18 6TJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6TJ 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Church of England Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | - not rated | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Church of England Infant School Peartree Avenue , SO19 7RB | - not rated | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,530 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Community 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 | 1,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Tamarisk Gardens , Bitterne Park SO18 4RA | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 224 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop Cafe | 1B Hatley Road, Southampton | 444 yd | |
| Stacey's Shack | 373 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 490 yd | |
| Licenced to Grill | 8 Roundhill Close, Southampton | 946 yd | |
| Harefield Fish Bar | Unit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 210 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 264 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 394 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Faisal | 451 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 452 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 439 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 452 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 447 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 452 yd | |
| KSS Fried Chicken | 15 West End Road, Bitterne | 471 yd | |
| Sams and King Chef | 7 West End Road, Bitterne | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 513 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 149 - 153 West End Road, Southampton | 516 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 557 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Witts Hill, Southampton | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Wynter Road | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| St Mary'S Independent School MIDANBURY LANE | grass pitches | 849 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.