Marlborough Gardens is in Hedge End, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 2AS is located in the Hedge End North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Gardens, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO30 2UT, SO30 2UB, SO30 2NE, SO30 2NF, SO30 2UD, SO30 2XN, SO30 2WP, SO30 2UR, SO30 2UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO30 2AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 51.6% | 54.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 SO30 2AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 26.6% | 32.1% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 53.6% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) 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 | 66.9% | 54.4% | -12.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 37% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SO30 2AS this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 6.4% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 23.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 35.8% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86% | 88.5% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 90.3% | 91.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 91.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.6% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Gardens was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Gardens has the 41st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 215th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Marlborough Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-01-16 | £494,903 |
| 5 Marlborough Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-12-06 | £608,101 |
| 23 Marlborough Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-02-02 | £481,446 |
| 32 Marlborough Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-11-06 | £498,199 |
| 15 Marlborough Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2021-06-15 | £476,360 |
SO30 2AS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstead Primary School Wellstead Way , Hedge End SO30 2LE | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrywood Primary School Maunsell Way , Hedge End SO30 2TL | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shamblehurst Primary School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School Moorgreen Road , West End SO30 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boorley Park Boorley Park Primary School , 7 Nairn Road SO32 2SH | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Woodhouse Lane , Hedge End | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 5,193 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 | 5,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 5,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAMBLEHURST BARN | SHAMBLEHURST BARN, OLD SHAMBLEHURST LANE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2RX | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS TESCO STORES LTD | 4-5 SHAMBLEHURST CENTRE, ST LUKES CLOSE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2US | 983 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 | 53.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 192.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 192.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.