Brooms Grove is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 0QF 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 Brooms Grove, Southampton, SO19 0QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 0SW, SO19 0QG, SO19 0PX, SO19 0NT, SO19 0QH, SO19 0QE, SO19 0AH, SO19 0AN, SO19 0HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 0QF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 40.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 48% | 44.2% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 19.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 14.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.4% | 7.8% | -3.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 20.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 21% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 92.1% | 85.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 86.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.6% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooms Grove was 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brooms Grove has the 20th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Thornhill and the 367th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brooms Grove, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-04-28 | £348,046 |
| 4 Brooms Grove, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £335,500 | 2022-07-22 | £335,148 |
| 3 Brooms Grove, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2019-01-30 | £271,714 |
| 5 Brooms Grove, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2019-01-25 | £310,531 |
| 1 Brooms Grove, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2013-08-23 | £303,928 |
SO19 0QF 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,285 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 | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,512 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Bar & Cafe | Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road | 337 yd | |
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 838 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 962 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 1,061 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hinkler | Hinkler Road, Thornhill | 916 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 375 yd | |
| Artino's Pizza | 57 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 375 yd | |
| Golden Leaf | 66 Warburton Road, Thornhill | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastpoint Centre (Closed) Burgoyne Road | 462 yd | |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Vt Sportsground BIRCH DELL BIRCH DELL PORTSMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 1,061 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.