Ambleside Gardens is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 8EY 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 Ambleside Gardens, Southampton, SO19 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 8EX, SO19 8FD, SO19 8EW, SO19 8EZ, SO19 8FE, SO19 8LS, SO19 8LR, SO19 8ET, SO19 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 8EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53.9% | 49.4% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.6% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 33.9% | 32.6% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 25.8% | 7.0% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 14% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22.6% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 19% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 86.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 8.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 90% | 87.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 87.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas Territories | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambleside Gardens was 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% higher than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ambleside Gardens has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 363rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A Ambleside Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-09-21 | £330,276 |
| 23 Ambleside Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-06-24 | £289,214 |
| 17 Ambleside Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-07-14 | £273,468 |
| 10 Ambleside Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-18 | £302,539 |
| 18A Ambleside Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2019-01-04 | £275,139 |
SO19 8EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO19 8EY 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Newtown Road , Woolston SO19 9HX | 2out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,029 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 | 1,634 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Bunnies Pre School | St Monica Infant School, Bay Road | 95 yd | |
| FoodCycle Southampton | Salvation Army Hall, 93 North East Road | 660 yd | |
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 919 yd | |
| Scooperb | 108 Spring Road, Southampton | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spike Islander | 115 South East Road, Southampton | 444 yd | |
| Millers Pond Pub | Middle Road, Southampton | 549 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 20 South East Road, Southampton | 722 yd | |
| The Swan | 219 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 852 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 118 Newtown Road, Southampton | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Monica | 28 St. Monica Road, Southampton | 260 yd | |
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips | 142 Butts Road, Southampton | 499 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 408 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 722 yd | |
| Sholing Takeaway | 402 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 722 yd | |
| Sholing Grill | 84 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 137 - 143 South East Road, Southampton | 312 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 499 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Monica Primary School ST. MONICA ROAD | swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 617 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Sholing MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Veracity Ground VERACITY RECREATION GROUND VERACITY RECREATION GROUND MERRYOAK ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield ASHLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield (Upper Site) (Closed) Porchester Road | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.