Rose Close is in Hedge End, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 2GR 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 Rose Close, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO30 4NJ, SO30 4NH, SO30 2GP, SO30 2AR, SO30 4NL, SO30 4NN, SO30 2GQ, SO30 2RH, SO30 4NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO30 2GR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO30 2GR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 29.6% | 29.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 54% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 41.3% | 53.6% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 32.9% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94% | 89.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 92% | 88.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Close was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Close has the 38th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 191st highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Rose Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-06-21 | £372,918 |
| 7 Rose Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2024-03-01 | £335,498 |
| 20 Rose Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-12-15 | £335,311 |
| 16 Rose Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-09-29 | £362,886 |
| 21 Rose Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-08-03 | £417,964 |
SO30 2GR 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamblehurst Primary School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrywood Primary School Maunsell Way , Hedge End SO30 2TL | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellstead Primary School Wellstead Way , Hedge End SO30 2LE | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Infant School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Junior School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,419 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 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer Park Woodhouse Lane , Hedge End | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 4,912 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 | 4,530 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 | 3,068 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 4,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 4,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYSHACK LTD | UNIT 28, SOLENT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SHAMBLEHURST LANE SOUTH, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2FX | 371 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, HEDGE END TRADE PARK, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2JN | 812 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | UNIT 1 TO 2, HEDGE END TRADE PARK, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2JN | 820 yd | |
| BURGER KING | BURGER KING LTD, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2QY | 900 yd | |
| GREGGS | 3A LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BERRY THEATRE | THE BERRY THEATRE, WILDERN LANE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4EJ | 354 yd | |
| COOP MICROBAR | 5 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 1,041 yd | |
| THE BARLEYCORN | THE BARLEYCORN PUBLIC HOUSE, 2 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FQ | 1,066 yd | |
| SHAMBLEHURST BARN | SHAMBLEHURST BARN, OLD SHAMBLEHURST LANE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2RX | 1,067 yd | |
| HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB | HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB, PAVILION ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EZ | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CODFATHER | 6 BOTLEY ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2HE | 206 yd | |
| HELLO KITCHEN | 8 BOTLEY ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2HE | 216 yd | |
| MAI SUSHI | MARKS AND SPENCER PLC, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH | 953 yd | |
| CHINA TOWN | 9A LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 1,026 yd | |
| Hedge End Kebabs | 5A LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 1,038 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 | 456 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | MARKS AND SPENCER PLC, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH | 953 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY SUPERMARKET, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH | 971 yd | |
| CO-OP | 9B LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 1,029 yd | |
| LIDL | UNIT 1A, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH | 1,050 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 | 518 yd |
| Botleigh Grange Spa And Hotel BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL GRANGE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Woodhouse Lane Playing Field WOODHOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Greta Park SOWDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Turnpike Way Recreation Ground THISTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.