Lydgate Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 6LJ 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 Lydgate Road, Southampton, SO19 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 6LN, SO19 6LQ, SO19 6HN, SO19 6HQ, SO19 6HJ, SO19 6HP, SO19 6LS, SO19 8NG, SO19 6PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO19 6LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.8% | 52.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 6LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 51.6% | 58.7% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 21.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11.2% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 34% | 43.5% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 32.4% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 27% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 18.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24% | 18.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 13% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.6% | 95.9% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.9% | 91.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 40.1% | 13.5% | 26.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.9% | 37.2% | 30.7% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydgate Road was 129.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% higher than the Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lydgate Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Thornhill and the 248th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.4 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 Lydgate Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2014-10-22 | £79,137 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO19 6LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,107 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 | 1,880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,334 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Bar & Cafe | Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road | 201 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 593 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 774 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 774 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hinkler | Hinkler Road, Thornhill | 467 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Leaf | 66 Warburton Road, Thornhill | 136 yd | |
| Artino's Pizza | 57 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 571 yd | |
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 571 yd | |
| Fish & Co | 322 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 755 yd | |
| Cod Almighty | 92 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 663 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastpoint Centre (Closed) Burgoyne Road | 265 yd | |
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.