Sylvan Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 5JW 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 Sylvan Avenue, Southampton, SO19 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 5JU, SO19 6FH, SO19 5SP, SO19 5SD, SO19 5JX, SO19 5JS, SO19 5LG, SO19 5JT, SO19 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO19 5JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 52% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO19 5JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 30.1% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 57.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 6.7% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 29.7% | 21.1% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 11.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 23.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.3% | 87.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 94.2% | 88% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 93.9% | 88% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvan Avenue was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sylvan Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Thornhill and the 318th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Sylvan Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-21 | £259,605 |
| 15 Sylvan Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-08-19 | £561,149 |
| 29 Sylvan Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-04 | £384,835 |
| 31 Sylvan Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2019-06-14 | £330,919 |
| 65 Sylvan Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-03-09 | £336,272 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 5,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,075 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 | 1,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,985 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 | 544 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,812 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher Church Hall | St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue | 550 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 570 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 590 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 590 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 190 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 590 yd | |
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 664 yd | |
| The Hinkler | Hinkler Road, Thornhill | 1,022 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 661 yd | |
| Moore Than Sandwiches | 52 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 661 yd | |
| Mystery Take Away | 46 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 540 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 590 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 664 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 664 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 590 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 | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.