Hickory Gardens is in West End, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 3RN is located in the West 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 Hickory Gardens, West End, Southampton, SO30 3RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO30 3SG, SO30 3RB, SO30 3RA, SO30 3RG, SO30 3JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO30 3RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.5% | 52.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 3RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 18.2% | 29.4% | 11.2% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 52% | -16.4% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 12.4% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 48.5% | 54.8% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.4% | 10.6% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 18.7% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 32% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.1% | 93.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 95% | 89.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 89.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hickory Gardens was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the West End North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hickory Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in West End North and the 146th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 180.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Hickory Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-11-29 | £515,751 |
| 2 Hickory Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-09-04 | £505,729 |
| 8 Hickory Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £572,000 | 2023-04-18 | £555,968 |
| 18 Hickory Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-11-17 | £547,042 |
| 31 Hickory Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-09-06 | £670,022 |
SO30 3RN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3RN 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 | 168 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School Moorgreen Road , West End SO30 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Infant School Benhams Road , SO18 2FG | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Junior School Benhams Road , Townhill Park SO18 2NX | 2out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,774 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 | 3,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hatch | WEST END PARISH CENTRE, CHAPEL ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3FE | 564 yd | |
| APPLEGREEN SERVICE STATION + SUBWAY | WEST END SERVICE STATION, SWAYTHLING ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AG | 600 yd | |
| JEWELS RESTAURANT | UNIT 2 AND 3, TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER BUILDER | THE MASTER BUILDER, SWAYTHLING ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AH | 578 yd | |
| West End Brewery | WEST END BREWERY INN, 59 HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DQ | 706 yd | |
| TWO BROTHERS | THE TWO BROTHERS, TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST END TANDOOR | 52A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 743 yd | |
| THE PEONY | 52A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 743 yd | |
| West End Kebab & Pizza Place | 54A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DR | 749 yd | |
| Best Fry Fish & Chips | 83 HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DS | 796 yd | |
| CHIP STOP | 8 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE | 3-3A HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3AA | 569 yd | |
| ASDA | 47-57 HIGH STREET, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DQ | 690 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 TOWNHILL FARM DISTRICT CENTRE, WESSEX ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3RA | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West End Parish Centre Chapel Road | 558 yd | |
| Moorgreen Recreation Ground MOORGREEN ROAD DISTRICT PARK MOORGREEN ROAD DISTRICT PARK MOORGREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 281.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.