Upper Northam Drive is in Hedge End, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 4BG is located in the Hedge End South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Northam Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO19 6HD, SO30 4BD, SO19 6AQ, SO30 4BE, SO19 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO30 4BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 44.9% | 49.1% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 55.1% | 50.9% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 28.6% | 32.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 47% | -12.3% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 13.6% | 15.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 21.1% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 27.2% | -6.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 96.2% | 92.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 92.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Northam Drive was 120.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% higher than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Northam Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 55th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wroxham Upper Northam Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-08-30 | £708,877 |
| Masterton Upper Northam Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-08-29 | £384,337 |
| Kenmore Upper Northam Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-11-22 | £254,869 |
| The Bays Upper Northam Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2023-03-10 | £536,142 |
| The Bays Upper Northam Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2023-03-10 | £536,142 |
SO30 4BG 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Community 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 | 2,697 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 | 1,091 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 26 Quob Lane , West End SO30 3HN | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Hospital School Blundell Lane , Bursledon SO31 1AA | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Preparatory School Brook Lane , SO30 2ER | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONGSHIP CAFE | HEDGE END GOLF CENTRE, UPPER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4BZ | 493 yd | |
| KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH - JUNCTION CAFE | KING'S COMMUNITY CHURCH, UPPER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4BZ | 506 yd | |
| McDONALD'S | UNIT 1A, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 784 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE @ NEXT | UNIT 4, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 907 yd | |
| Starbucks | UNIT 3, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Parishes Conservative Club | SOUTHERN PARISHES CONSERVATIVE CLUB, THE HILL, UPPER NORTHAM CLOSE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4BB | 519 yd | |
| The Hinkler | Hinkler Road, Thornhill | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Co | 322 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI STORES LIMITED | UNIT 1, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 764 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge End Golf Centre UPPER NORTHAM ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Turnpike Way Recreation Ground THISTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.