Torque Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 6RN 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 Torque Close, Southampton, SO19 6RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 6RL, SO19 6RQ, SO19 6RR, SO19 6RF, SO19 6RP, SO19 6PA, SO19 8NJ, SO19 8NH, SO19 6RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO19 6RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 38.9% | 50.6% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 26.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 50.2% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 28.2% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 17.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 15.9% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 18.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 22.7% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 88.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 94.6% | 88.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torque Close was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% lower than the Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torque Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Thornhill and the 308th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Torque Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £415,500 | 2023-01-26 | £395,141 |
| 23 Torque Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2020-12-10 | £270,616 |
| 28 Torque Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-12-04 | £356,625 |
| 28 Torque Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2016-08-05 | £337,252 |
| 23 Torque Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-04-24 | £261,377 |
SO19 6RN 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,928 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 | 2,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,142 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 | 982 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Other independent special 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 | 330 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 963 yd | |
| Greggs | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 963 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 1,053 yd | |
| MILLER & CARTER | WINDHOVER MANOR, PROVIDENCE HILL, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DW | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hinkler | Hinkler Road, Thornhill | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Leaf | 66 Warburton Road, Thornhill | 547 yd | |
| Artino's Pizza | 57 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 893 yd | |
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 893 yd | |
| YO! TO GO | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 963 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastpoint Centre (Closed) Burgoyne Road | 227 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.