Cobbett Way is in Botley, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 2ET is located in the Botley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cobbett Way, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO30 2ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 19.5% | 29.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 55.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 51.3% | 55.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.1% | 12.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 36.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 93.9% | 95.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 95.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobbett Way was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% higher than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cobbett Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 78th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cobbett Way, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-31 | £289,415 |
| 7 Cobbett Way, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-07-28 | £283,970 |
| Garages, 1 - 14 Cobbett Way, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-11-30 | £145,456 |
| 13 Cobbett Way, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-04-16 | £499,633 |
| 16 Cobbett Way, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2019-06-21 | £419,302 |
SO30 2ET 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.
SO30 2ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Junior School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School 52 High Street , Botley SO30 2EA | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrywood Primary School Maunsell Way , Hedge End SO30 2TL | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shamblehurst Primary School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 4,066 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 4,377 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Chuch/Cafe Chat | ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 646 yd | |
| HILLIER GARDEN CENTRE | HILLIER GARDEN CENTRE, WOODHOUSE LANE, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EZ | 678 yd | |
| Regginas Italian Restaurant | 15 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 852 yd | |
| THE DOLPHIN | THE DOLPHIN, 9 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 883 yd | |
| THE BUGLE INN | THE BUGLE HOTEL, 10 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB | HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB, PAVILION ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EZ | 689 yd | |
| THE BREWERY BAR | THE BREWERY BAR, 10 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA | 967 yd | |
| BOTLEY BREWERY & HIDDEN TAP | BOILER HOUSE UNIT, BOTLEY MILLS, MILL HILL, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2GB | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER WOK | 2 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Southampton - Broadoak PFS | BOTLEY SERVICE STATION, GRANGE ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2FU | 681 yd | |
| THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | BOTLEY SERVICE STATION, GRANGE ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2FU | 681 yd | |
| CO-OP and Post Office | 12-14 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The High Street Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Botley C Of E Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Woodhouse Lane Playing Field WOODHOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Botleigh Grange Spa And Hotel BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL GRANGE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,064 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.