Grove Gardens, Southampton, SO19 9QZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO19 9QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	51%	-2.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	46.8%	49%	2.2%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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	33.2%	41.9%	8.7%	37.9%	4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	43.3%	35%	-8.3%	44.2%	-9.2%
Separated	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	12.6%	13.1%	0.5%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	8.5%	7.3%	-1.2%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	41.3%	39%	-2.3%	48.4%	-9.4%
Good health	37.8%	37.1%	-0.7%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	12.2%	15.8%	3.6%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	5.4%	6.5%	1.1%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	3.2%	1.6%	-1.6%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SO19 9QZ this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.1%	29.2%	2.1%	18.2%	11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.5%	9.7%	-11.8%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	17.9%	-1.9%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	5.1%	3.9%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	17.1%	4.1%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	13.4%	19.1%	5.7%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	4%	1.9%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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)
Indian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.7%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	1.6%	1.0%
Black African	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	91%	93.3%	2.3%	81.4%	11.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.6% 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	93.3%	85.6%	-7.7%	83.2%	2.4%
European Union	1.6%	9.3%	7.7%	6.1%	3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	3.5%	2.5%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	85.6%	-6.4%	83.2%	2.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	9.3%	9.0%	9.8%	-0.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1%	-3.5%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71%	76.7%	-5.7%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	5.8%	1.3%	4.5%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	18.7%	13.5%	5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.8%	37.2%	9.6%
Christian	43.6%	46.2%	-2.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Grove Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Gardens was 632.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 671.6% higher than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Grove Gardens has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 17th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 216.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 448.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SO19 9QZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grove Gardens are based on 96 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Grove Gardens, Southampton, SO19 9QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO19 9QZ

Average Price
£212,832

Semi-Detached
£349,243

Terraced
£258,766

Detached
£327,532

Flats/Maisonettes
£141,334

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grove Gardens

Average Price
£192,814

Semi-Detached
£341,865

Terraced
£259,286

Detached
£307,720

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,671

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grove GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Grove Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2025-02-28	£223,388
31 Grove Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-01-10	£133,747
51 Grove Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-09-24	£191,998
35 Grove Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£108,000	2023-08-14	£107,441
23 Grove Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-09-23	£195,127

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO19 9QZ

Employment

SO19 9QZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.

SO19 9QZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	49
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	14
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	15
Administrative and support service activities	12
Transport and storage	12
Education	11
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weston Park Primary School Newtown Road , Woolston SO19 9HX	2out of 4	549 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ	- not rated	806 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ	2out of 4	806 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ	2out of 4	866 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Weston Shore Infant School Foxcott Close , Weston SO19 9JQ	1out of 4	1,398 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA	3out of 4	386 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP	- not rated	844 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH	2out of 4	1,613 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE	3out of 4	3,051 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW	2out of 4	3,306 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB	- not rated	1,952 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR	- not rated	3,581 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH	4out of 4	2,097 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS	- not rated	2,256 yd	Other independent special school	No	Girls	More About School
Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ	- not rated	3,535 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS	- not rated	3,537 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ	- not rated	3,737 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Happy Bunnies Pre School	St Monica Infant School, Bay Road		872 yd
Chamberlayne Leisure Centre	150 Weston Lane, Southampton		923 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Gardeners Arms	118 Newtown Road, Southampton		324 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Star Kebab	408 Portsmouth Road, Southampton	212 yd
Sholing Takeaway	402 Portsmouth Road, Southampton	212 yd
Atlantikos Fish and Chips	142 Butts Road, Southampton	817 yd
St. Monica	28 St. Monica Road, Southampton	913 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative	400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton	212 yd
Co-Operative Welcome	123 Tickleford Drive, Southampton	744 yd
Tesco	142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton	817 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oasis Academy Mayfield ASHLEY CRESCENT	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	258 yd
Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE	grass pitches	828 yd
Vt Sportsground BIRCH DELL BIRCH DELL PORTSMOUTH ROAD	grass pitches	848 yd
Weston Lane Playing Field PLAYING FIELDS PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS PAVILION WESTON LANE	grass pitches	861 yd
Chamberlayne College For The Arts TICKLEFORD DRIVE	grass pitches	883 yd
Chamberlayne Leisure Centre WESTON LANE	health and fitness suite	922 yd
Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD		1,033 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.