Frobisher Gardens is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 8RN 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 Frobisher Gardens, Southampton, SO19 8RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 8RP, SO19 8RS, SO19 8RT, SO19 8RQ, SO19 8RR, SO19 8RU, SO19 8RW, SO19 8HG, SO19 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO19 8RN, 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 | 50.8% | 52% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 33.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 47.3% | 45.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 41.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
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% | 18.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 24.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.1% | 92.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frobisher Gardens was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Frobisher Gardens has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Sholing and the 66th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Frobisher Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2026-03-02 | £290,000 |
| 25 Frobisher Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2024-07-19 | £311,215 |
| 25 Frobisher Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-11 | £262,266 |
| 22 Frobisher Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-02-27 | £397,907 |
| 3 Frobisher Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2010-11-12 | £282,676 |
SO19 8RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 2out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Junior School Byron Road , SO19 6FH | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Infant School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey House Infant School Wood Close , Sullivan Road SO19 0SG | - not rated | 638 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 | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Business and Enterprise College The Grove , Portsmouth Road SO19 9LX | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 1,707 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 | 1,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,042 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 | 474 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School 101 Portsmouth Road , Woolston SO19 9BE | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 200 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J2, Antelope Park | 200 yd | |
| Bitterne KFC | Antelope House, Bursledon Road | 200 yd | |
| Missycupcake | 337 Butts Road, Southampton | 395 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 200 yd | |
| The Hinkler | Hinkler Road, Thornhill | 836 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Almighty | 92 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 373 yd | |
| Sholing Grill | 84 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 396 yd | |
| Artino's Pizza | 57 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 735 yd | |
| Andy's Chippy | 61 Montague Avenue, Southampton | 736 yd | |
| Fish & Co | 322 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 200 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 760 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 629 yd | |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Eastpoint Centre (Closed) Burgoyne Road | 1,063 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.