Jenkyns Close is in Botley, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 2UU 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 Jenkyns Close, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO30 2UQ, SO30 2UP, SO30 2SG, SO30 2SJ, SO30 2ES, SO30 2AB, SO30 2DZ, SO30 2BZ, SO30 2GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO30 2UU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 39% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 41.8% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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%) 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 | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.7% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16% | 17.1% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 3.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 35.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 92.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 92.5% | 95.7% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 95.7% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jenkyns Close was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jenkyns Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 101st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Jenkyns Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-01-31 | £514,470 |
| 92 Jenkyns Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-22 | £537,652 |
| 72 Jenkyns Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-09-12 | £408,474 |
| 68 Jenkyns Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2017-04-28 | £364,172 |
| 78 Jenkyns Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2015-04-30 | £493,776 |
SO30 2UU 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School 52 High Street , Botley SO30 2EA | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boorley Park Boorley Park Primary School , 7 Nairn Road SO32 2SH | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Infant School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Junior School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrywood Primary School Maunsell Way , Hedge End SO30 2TL | 3out of 4 | 1,592 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 | 1,095 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 4,656 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 | 3,897 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 4,572 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 4,882 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 | 355 yd | |
| Regginas Italian Restaurant | 15 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 487 yd | |
| THE BUGLE INN | THE BUGLE HOTEL, 10 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 498 yd | |
| HARVEY'S CAFE | 6 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 515 yd | |
| THE DOLPHIN | THE DOLPHIN, 9 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BREWERY BAR | THE BREWERY BAR, 10 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA | 544 yd | |
| BOTLEY BREWERY & HIDDEN TAP | BOILER HOUSE UNIT, BOTLEY MILLS, MILL HILL, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2GB | 606 yd | |
| HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB | HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB, PAVILION ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EZ | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER WOK | 2 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP and Post Office | 12-14 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA | 483 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Botley C Of E Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 186 yd |
| The High Street Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 313 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Median download speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.