Whites Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 7NQ 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 Whites Road, Southampton, SO19 7NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 7NL, SO19 7NJ, SO19 7BW, SO19 7NR, SO19 7RL, SO19 7BS, SO19 7NP, SO19 7NB, SO19 7BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 7NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 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 vicinity of SO19 7NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 33.5% | 36% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 52.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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% | 48.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 14.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 7.9% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 22.2% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 27.5% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.1% | 89.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 92.4% | 86% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whites Road was 77.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whites Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Whites Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-15 | £225,326 |
| 22 Whites Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-22 | £259,882 |
| 80 Whites Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-01 | £184,680 |
| 82 Whites Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-10-12 | £342,052 |
| 84 Whites Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-08-22 | £482,391 |
SO19 7NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way , Bitterne SO18 4RN | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Juniper Road , Bitterne SO18 4EG | 4out of 4 | 935 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 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,897 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 | 409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,590 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey's Shack | 373 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 484 yd | |
| Scooperb | 108 Spring Road, Southampton | 490 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe and Restaurant | 20 West End Road, Southampton | 673 yd | |
| FoodCycle Southampton | Salvation Army Hall, 93 North East Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton | 401 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 643 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | 106 Pound Street, Southampton | 667 yd | |
| Bitterne Conservative Club | 70 Dean Road, Southampton | 750 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 20 South East Road, Southampton | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory | 81 Bursledon Road, Southampton | 286 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Merry Oak House | 327 yd | |
| Southampton Grill | 100 Spring Road, Southampton | 327 yd | |
| Curry House | 96 Spring Road, Southampton | 327 yd | |
| Chichini Pizza (also Trading As Mo:Mo-cha) | 7 Deacon Road, Southampton | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 102 - 104 Spring Road, Southampton | 327 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, 444 Bitterne Road Precinct | 375 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 412 - 414 Bitterne Village, Bitterne Road | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Sports Centre MIDDLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Bitterne) BITTERNE VILLAGE | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Bitterne Leisure Centre DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Oasis Academy Sholing MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Veracity Ground VERACITY RECREATION GROUND VERACITY RECREATION GROUND MERRYOAK ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Merryoak Community Centre ACACIA ROAD | 904 yd | |
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.