Upper Deacon Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 5LN 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 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, SO19 5LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 5LL, SO19 8QR, SO19 8QN, SO19 5LP, SO19 5LH, SO19 5LQ, SO19 5LJ, SO19 5LF, SO19 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 5LN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 30.2% | 37.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 45.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 52.1% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 22.1% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 16% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 19.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 93% | 90.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 90.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Deacon Road was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Deacon Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Thornhill and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-07-07 | £288,034 |
| 133 Deacon Court Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-07-27 | £104,457 |
| 145 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-11-18 | £384,978 |
| 171 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-20 | £298,534 |
| 173 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-08-13 | £286,507 |
SO19 5LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 5,040 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 | 577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,980 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 | 664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 5,438 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 904 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Fish Bar | Unit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue | 740 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 838 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 838 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 838 yd | |
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 507 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 729 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 838 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 874 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory | 81 Bursledon Road, Southampton | 534 yd | |
| Shah Faisal | 451 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 839 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 439 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 839 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 447 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 839 yd | |
| Chichini Pizza (also Trading As Mo:Mo-cha) | 7 Deacon Road, Southampton | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 834 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 838 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 856 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 - 104 Spring Road, Southampton | 913 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Itchen College Sports Centre MIDDLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 320 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 220.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.