Butts Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 1AD is located in the Sholing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butts Road, Southampton, SO19 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 1DJ, SO19 1DH, SO19 1DF, SO19 1DG, SO19 0HP, SO19 8NF, SO19 6NE, SO19 1DD, SO19 6NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 1AD has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 43.1% | 48% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 56.9% | 52% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO19 1AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47% | 51.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 26% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 42.8% | 47.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 36.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 12.9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 16.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 16.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 24.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 17% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 93.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 91% | 88% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 88% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butts Road was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butts Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Sholing and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 Target Place, 489 Butts Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2025-04-04 | £130,721 |
| Flat 25 Target Place, 489 Butts Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2024-11-29 | £157,882 |
| Flat 23 Target Place, 489 Butts Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2023-08-23 | £148,400 |
| Flat 14 Target Place, 489 Butts Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-06-29 | £144,079 |
| Flat 7 Target Place, 489 Butts Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-12-22 | £151,203 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey House Infant School Wood Close , Sullivan Road SO19 0SG | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 2out of 4 | 860 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 | 1,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Business and Enterprise College The Grove , Portsmouth Road SO19 9LX | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,412 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 | 597 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School 101 Portsmouth Road , Woolston SO19 9BE | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Hospital School Blundell Lane , Bursledon SO31 1AA | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 349 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 416 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 416 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 416 yd | |
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 416 yd | |
| The Hinkler | Hinkler Road, Thornhill | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Leaf | 66 Warburton Road, Thornhill | 394 yd | |
| Artino's Pizza | 57 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 499 yd | |
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 499 yd | |
| Fish & Co | 322 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 668 yd | |
| Cod Almighty | 92 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 416 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Eastpoint Centre (Closed) Burgoyne Road | 660 yd | |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 803 yd | |
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 879 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.67 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.