Hobb Lane is in Hedge End, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 0GH is located in the Hedge End South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO30 0GF, SO30 4FG, SO30 0GZ, SO30 0JP, SO30 0GE, SO30 0FE, SO30 4BR, SO30 0JT, SO30 4FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO30 0GH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.4% | 26% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 49.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 43.6% | 47.9% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 18% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 15.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 22.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 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 | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.9% | 94.7% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 91.9% | 91.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 91.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hobb Lane was 296.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 294.8% higher than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hobb Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 9th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A Hobb Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £287,500 | 2018-07-27 | £338,092 |
| 14B Hobb Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £287,450 | 2018-06-29 | £343,875 |
| 14 Hobb Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £302,500 | 2018-05-31 | £358,340 |
| 14 Hobb Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2017-02-03 | £756,193 |
| 2A Hobb Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-10-22 | £369,406 |
SO30 0GH 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freegrounds Infant School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Junior School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shamblehurst Primary School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Copse Primary School Kings Copse Road , Hedge End SO30 0PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrywood Primary School Maunsell Way , Hedge End SO30 2TL | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer Park Woodhouse Lane , Hedge End | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 4,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 5,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 5,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGGS | 3A LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 482 yd | |
| SPRING TIDES CAFE | LANKESTER HOUSE, 1 FREEGROUNDS ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0HG | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARLEYCORN | THE BARLEYCORN PUBLIC HOUSE, 2 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FQ | 419 yd | |
| COOP MICROBAR | 5 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 478 yd | |
| HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB | HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB, PAVILION ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EZ | 913 yd | |
| THE BERRY THEATRE | THE BERRY THEATRE, WILDERN LANE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4EJ | 924 yd | |
| Hedge End Club Ltd | HEDGE END CLUB, 4 BURSLEDON ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0BR | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG GARDEN | 4 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FQ | 401 yd | |
| CHINA TOWN | 9A LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 452 yd | |
| Hedge End Kebabs | 5A LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 473 yd | |
| WOK HARD | 1B LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 515 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 6 ST JOHNS CENTRE, ST JOHNS ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4QU | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 9B LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 457 yd | |
| Asda Express Southampton - Broadoak PFS | BOTLEY SERVICE STATION, GRANGE ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2FU | 548 yd | |
| THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | BOTLEY SERVICE STATION, GRANGE ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2FU | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wildern Leisure Centre WILDERN SCHOOL WILDERN SCHOOL WILDERN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Woodhouse Lane Playing Field WOODHOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Greta Park SOWDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Hedge End Village Hall ST. JOHNS ROAD | 750 yd | |
| Botleigh Grange Spa And Hotel BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL GRANGE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Kings Copse Primary School KINGS COPSE ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Turnpike Way Recreation Ground THISTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 131.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.