Garrick Gardens is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 9RB 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 Garrick Gardens, Southampton, SO19 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 9BH, SO19 1BE, SO19 9AS, SO19 9HZ, SO19 9HY, SO19 1FW, SO19 8FB, SO19 9AR, SO19 8TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO19 9RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO19 9RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 19.7% | 25.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 53.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 42.1% | 45.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.8% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 16.7% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 22.9% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24.6% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 93.5% | 95.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 95.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garrick Gardens was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Sholing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garrick Gardens has the 15th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Sholing and the 352nd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 164.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Garrick Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-01-25 | £370,119 |
| 4 Garrick Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £277,400 | 2021-02-22 | £314,806 |
| 6 Garrick Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-01-29 | £319,609 |
| 8 Garrick Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-12-11 | £265,763 |
| 14 Garrick Gardens, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-10-16 | £251,018 |
SO19 9RB 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | - not rated | 280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica Primary School Bay Road , Sholing SO19 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Newtown Road , Woolston SO19 9HX | 2out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholing Infant School Heath Road , Sholing SO19 2QF | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Community 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 | 1,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,137 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 | 1,906 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 3,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Bunnies Pre School | St Monica Infant School, Bay Road | 344 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Leisure Centre | 150 Weston Lane, Southampton | 859 yd | |
| FoodCycle Southampton | Salvation Army Hall, 93 North East Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Pond Pub | Middle Road, Southampton | 605 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 118 Newtown Road, Southampton | 651 yd | |
| The Swan | 219 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 775 yd | |
| Spike Islander | 115 South East Road, Southampton | 842 yd | |
| Woolston Bowling Club | Woolston & District Bowling Club, Temple Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Monica | 28 St. Monica Road, Southampton | 371 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 408 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 395 yd | |
| Sholing Takeaway | 402 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 395 yd | |
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips | 142 Butts Road, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Sholing Grill | 84 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 400 Portsmouth Road, Southampton | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 - 144 Butts Road, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 137 - 143 South East Road, Southampton | 714 yd | |
| Co-Operative Welcome | 123 Tickleford Drive, Southampton | 1,034 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 80 Weston Lane, Southampton | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Monica Primary School ST. MONICA ROAD | swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield ASHLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Weston Lane Playing Field PLAYING FIELDS PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS PAVILION WESTON LANE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Sholing Community Centre BUTTS ROAD | 805 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Leisure Centre WESTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Valentine Primary School VALENTINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Mayfield Recreation Ground WESTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Chamberlayne College For The Arts TICKLEFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield (Upper Site) (Closed) Porchester Road | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.