Oswald Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 9SQ is located in the Woolston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 2012-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oswald Road, Southampton, SO19 9SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 9SP, SO19 9UH, SO19 9SS, SO19 9EJ, SO19 9EG, SO19 9TW, SO19 9UJ, SO19 9TS, SO19 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO19 9SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.9% | 52.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO19 9SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 57.1% | 19.3% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 29.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 8.2% | -10.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 46.5% | 58% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 31.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 6.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.3% | 17.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 19% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 14.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 33.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 80.1% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 85.1% | 75.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 75.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oswald Road was 206.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.4% higher than the Peartree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oswald Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Peartree and the 135th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oswald Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-08-15 | £313,385 |
| 3 Oswald Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-07-27 | £309,143 |
| 15 Oswald Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2021-09-30 | £325,164 |
| 9 Oswald Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £305,500 | 2021-09-23 | £335,600 |
| 11 Oswald Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-08-27 | £327,778 |
SO19 9SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO19 9SQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston Infant School Florence Road , SO19 9DB | - not rated | 709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Fort Road , SO19 2JE | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Infant Academy Ludlow Road , Woolston SO19 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Junior School Peveril Road , Itchen SO19 2DW | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School Southampton Central Hall, St Mary Street , SO14 1NF | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,740 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 3,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Quay 82 | Unit 1, Centenary Plaza | 178 yd | |
| Mettricks | Unit 8, Centenary Plaza | 181 yd | |
| Patty Cakes | 26 Swift Gardens, Southampton | 426 yd | |
| Lounge 38 | 38 Victoria Road, Southampton | 449 yd | |
| O's Kitchen Ltd | 37A Victoria Road, Southampton | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside | Unit 3, Azera | 249 yd | |
| Victoria Pub | Victoria Road, Southampton | 459 yd | |
| Southampton Sailing Club | Victoria Road, Woolston | 459 yd | |
| Woolston Social Club | 32 Victoria Road, Woolston | 502 yd | |
| Pitcher And Piano | Ground Floor Unit, 31 Channel Way | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, 33 - 35 Victoria Road | 468 yd | |
| GT Fish Bar | 49 Victoria Road, Woolston | 485 yd | |
| King Faisal | 24 Victoria Road, Southampton | 501 yd | |
| Flame Grill | 22 Victoria Road, Southampton | 502 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 30 Victoria Road, Woolston | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Johns Road, Southampton | 480 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 47 - 51 Bridge Road, Southampton | 879 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Ocean Way, Southampton | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| National Oceanography Centre Southampton (Closed) Waterfront Campus Waterfront Campus European Way | health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.