Bursledon Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 8NB 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 Bursledon Road, Southampton, SO19 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 8QW, SO19 5LU, SO19 8BB, SO19 5LT, SO19 8BL, SO19 5LS, SO19 5LR, SO19 5LP, SO19 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO19 8NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 51.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.2% | 48.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.2% | 37.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 44.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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% | 47.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.5% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 21.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 11.8% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 23.1% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 22.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 92.9% | 86.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 86.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bursledon Road was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bursledon Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 165th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 180A Bursledon Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-08-30 | £65,068 |
| 222 Bursledon Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-07-15 | £196,417 |
| Flat 8 180A Bursledon Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-01-26 | £130,146 |
| Flat 6 180A Bursledon Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2023-10-13 | £163,000 |
| 214 Bursledon Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-01-06 | £280,545 |
SO19 8NB 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 5,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne CE Primary School Brownlow Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,288 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 | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,968 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 | 665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,639 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 | 690 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,991 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 546 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 546 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 546 yd | |
| FoodCycle Southampton | Salvation Army Hall, 93 North East Road | 703 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 546 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 583 yd | |
| Spike Islander | 115 South East Road, Southampton | 1,033 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 1,058 yd | |
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Almighty | 92 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 647 yd | |
| Sholing Grill | 84 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 659 yd | |
| The Victory | 81 Bursledon Road, Southampton | 812 yd | |
| Fish & Co | 322 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 945 yd | |
| Chichini Pizza (also Trading As Mo:Mo-cha) | 7 Deacon Road, Southampton | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 546 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 940 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 1,007 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 - 104 Spring Road, Southampton | 1,010 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Itchen College Sports Centre MIDDLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 984 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Sholing MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.