Kenson Gardens is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 8RE 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 Kenson Gardens, Southampton, SO19 8RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 8FT, SO19 8FS, SO19 2PR, SO19 2PS, SO19 2PP, SO19 2PN, SO19 2PQ, SO19 2PL, SO19 2PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO19 8RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 28.5% | 29.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 54% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.5% | -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 | 43.8% | 45% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 | 20.8% | 18.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 11.8% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 28.1% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 92.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 90.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 91.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenson Gardens was 91.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenson Gardens has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 356th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kenson Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-09-27 | £274,717 |
| 16 Kenson Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2024-04-12 | £241,701 |
| 25 Kenson Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2023-12-15 | £466,336 |
| 12 Kenson Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-08-11 | £244,748 |
| 36 Kenson Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-08-19 | £275,271 |
SO19 8RE 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Junior School Middle Road , SO19 8PT | 2out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Junior School Peveril Road , Itchen SO19 2DW | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 683 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 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,310 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 | 786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,863 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 2,462 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 | 614 yd | |
| Happy Bunnies Pre School | St Monica Infant School, Bay Road | 622 yd | |
| Scooperb | 108 Spring Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| JJ's Chippy | 2A Peveril Road, Southampton | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood | 20 South East Road, Southampton | 204 yd | |
| Spike Islander | 115 South East Road, Southampton | 326 yd | |
| Millers Pond Pub | Middle Road, Southampton | 538 yd | |
| Woolston Trade And Labour Club | Leighton Road, Southampton | 690 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 89 Sholing Road, Southampton | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Monica | 28 St. Monica Road, Southampton | 575 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 112 Spring Road, Southampton | 625 yd | |
| Chichini Pizza (also Trading As Mo:Mo-cha) | 7 Deacon Road, Southampton | 768 yd | |
| Dippies Chippy | 9 Deacon Road, Southampton | 768 yd | |
| Curry House | 96 Spring Road, Southampton | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 137 - 143 South East Road, Southampton | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 - 104 Spring Road, Southampton | 840 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Veracity Ground VERACITY RECREATION GROUND VERACITY RECREATION GROUND MERRYOAK ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Oasis Academy Sholing MIDDLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| St Monica Primary School ST. MONICA ROAD | swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Merryoak Community Centre ACACIA ROAD | 637 yd | |
| Itchen College Sports Centre MIDDLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield (Upper Site) (Closed) Porchester Road | health and fitness suite | 877 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.