Whistler Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 1DY 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 Whistler Close, Southampton, SO19 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 0EN, SO19 1DX, SO19 0EQ, SO19 0AJ, SO19 1SE, SO19 1DT, SO19 0EP, SO19 1EG, SO19 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO19 1DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.2% | 33.7% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 43.4% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 51.4% | 42.2% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.6% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 21.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 14.6% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 22.7% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 15% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97% | 92.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whistler Close was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whistler Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Sholing and the 354th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Whistler Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-03-26 | £309,544 |
| 3 Whistler Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-01-23 | £315,447 |
| 1 Whistler Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2012-05-25 | £266,741 |
SO19 1DY 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | - not rated | 165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Junior School Valentine Avenue , SO19 0EQ | - not rated | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Infant School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | - not rated | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey House Infant School Wood Close , Sullivan Road SO19 0SG | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School St. Monica Road , Sholing SO19 8ES | - not rated | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Park Business and Enterprise College The Grove , Portsmouth Road SO19 9LX | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chamberlayne College for the Arts Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,992 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 | 1,364 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cornerstone School 101 Portsmouth Road , Woolston SO19 9BE | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Hospital School Blundell Lane , Bursledon SO31 1AA | - not rated | 3,190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 515 yd | |
| Happy Bunnies Pre School | St Monica Infant School, Bay Road | 891 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 1,093 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 1,093 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips | 142 Butts Road, Southampton | 364 yd | |
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 519 yd | |
| Artino's Pizza | 57 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 519 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 408 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 632 yd | |
| Sholing Takeaway | 402 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 364 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 632 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 137 - 143 South East Road, Southampton | 1,050 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 431 yd | |
| Vt Sportsground BIRCH DELL BIRCH DELL PORTSMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield ASHLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 698 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.