Elgar Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 0JG is located in the Thornhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elgar Road, Southampton, SO19 0JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 0JH, SO19 0SG, SO19 0SD, SO19 0JJ, SO19 0EP, SO19 0JF, SO19 0JL, SO19 0ER, SO19 0AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 0JG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.1% | 49.1% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.9% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 33.3% | 34.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 46.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.2% | 42.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 38.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 25.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 18.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 18.8% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 90.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 90.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elgar Road was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elgar Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Thornhill and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Elgar Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-09-06 | £266,644 |
| 41 Elgar Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-29 | £254,712 |
| 43 Elgar Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-06-15 | £198,318 |
| 1 Elgar Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-09-20 | £222,778 |
| 5 Elgar Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-04-18 | £220,858 |
SO19 0JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 4,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 469 yd | |
| Phoenix Bar & Cafe | Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road | 823 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 973 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 973 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 239 yd | |
| Artino's Pizza | 57 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 239 yd | |
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips | 142 Butts Road, Southampton | 596 yd | |
| Cod Almighty | 92 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 772 yd | |
| Sholing Grill | 84 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 596 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 905 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 561 yd | |
| Vt Sportsground BIRCH DELL BIRCH DELL PORTSMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield ASHLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Eastpoint Centre (Closed) Burgoyne Road | 963 yd | |
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.