Crest Way is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 1BY is located in the Sholing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crest Way, Southampton, SO19 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 1BZ, SO19 1DA, SO19 1DD, SO19 1BX, SO19 1DE, SO19 1DF, SO19 1DG, SO19 1DB, SO19 1BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 1BY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50.5% | 48.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 1BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 26.9% | 43.1% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 38.2% | -19.9% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 37% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.4% | 21.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.6% | 7.5% | -18.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 21.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 24.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 96.8% | 86.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 87.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crest Way was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% lower than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crest Way has the 19th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 311th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Crest Way, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-07-29 | £286,506 |
| 5 Crest Way, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-09 | £275,851 |
| 6 Crest Way, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2019-04-29 | £272,391 |
| 4 Crest Way, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-05-18 | £245,088 |
| 5 Crest Way, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-10-12 | £273,999 |
SO19 1BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,089 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 | 614 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 3,799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 271 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 408 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 408 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 408 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 408 yd | |
| The Hinkler | Hinkler Road, Thornhill | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artino's Pizza | 57 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 452 yd | |
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 452 yd | |
| Cod Almighty | 92 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 481 yd | |
| Sholing Grill | 84 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 499 yd | |
| Golden Leaf | 66 Warburton Road, Thornhill | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 774 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 577 yd | |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Eastpoint Centre (Closed) Burgoyne Road | 851 yd | |
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 851 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.