Cunningham Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 8JY 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 Cunningham Crescent, Southampton, SO19 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 8LA, SO19 8JX, SO19 8JU, SO19 8JZ, SO19 8JW, SO19 8LB, SO19 8LE, SO19 8LF, SO19 8QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 8JY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 46.1% | 48.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 8JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 40% | 44.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 42.2% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 7.2% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 38.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 16% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 15.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 20% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 16.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 23.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 94% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 93.1% | 89.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 89.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cunningham Crescent was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cunningham Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 69th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cunningham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-30 | £273,721 |
| 24B Cunningham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-12-14 | £276,692 |
| 28 Cunningham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-02-26 | £230,224 |
| 24A Cunningham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-11-15 | £266,244 |
| 32 Cunningham Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-09-28 | £264,135 |
SO19 8JY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | 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 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,491 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 | 743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,094 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 | 1,359 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 3,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodCycle Southampton | Salvation Army Hall, 93 North East Road | 320 yd | |
| Happy Bunnies Pre School | St Monica Infant School, Bay Road | 440 yd | |
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 774 yd | |
| Scooperb | 108 Spring Road, Southampton | 825 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spike Islander | 115 South East Road, Southampton | 267 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 20 South East Road, Southampton | 579 yd | |
| Millers Pond Pub | Middle Road, Southampton | 794 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sholing Grill | 84 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 519 yd | |
| Cod Almighty | 92 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 541 yd | |
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips | 142 Butts Road, Southampton | 554 yd | |
| St. Monica | 28 St. Monica Road, Southampton | 568 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 112 Spring Road, Southampton | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 137 - 143 South East Road, Southampton | 199 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 554 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 1,004 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 - 104 Spring Road, Southampton | 1,028 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Monica Primary School ST. MONICA ROAD | swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Sholing MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Veracity Ground VERACITY RECREATION GROUND VERACITY RECREATION GROUND MERRYOAK ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Itchen College Sports Centre MIDDLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.