Cudworth Mead is in Hedge End, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 4SP 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 Cudworth Mead, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO30 2UY, SO30 2TH, SO30 2AJ, SO30 2SB, SO30 2RS, SO30 2SA, SO30 2RY, SO30 2RL, SO30 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO30 4SP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 52.4% | 47.5% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 52.5% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 33.3% | 40.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 61.3% | 58.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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.
In the area around SO30 4SP this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 17.6% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 39.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.3% | 90.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 93.4% | 87.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 87.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cudworth Mead was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cudworth Mead has the 29th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 105th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cudworth Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-03-28 | £249,681 |
| 52 Cudworth Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2025-02-27 | £312,026 |
| 38 Cudworth Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-02-04 | £283,852 |
| 14 Cudworth Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2024-06-28 | £262,188 |
| 27 Cudworth Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-02-16 | £277,868 |
SO30 4SP 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrywood Primary School Maunsell Way , Hedge End SO30 2TL | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellstead Primary School Wellstead Way , Hedge End SO30 2LE | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shamblehurst Primary School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Infant School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Junior School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,699 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 | 855 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 5,434 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 | 5,042 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 | 3,607 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 4,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 5,183 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAMBLEHURST BARN | SHAMBLEHURST BARN, OLD SHAMBLEHURST LANE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2RX | 601 yd | |
| THE BERRY THEATRE | THE BERRY THEATRE, WILDERN LANE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4EJ | 896 yd | |
| HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB | HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB, PAVILION ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EZ | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CODFATHER | 6 BOTLEY ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2HE | 653 yd | |
| HELLO KITCHEN | 8 BOTLEY ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2HE | 660 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 | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Botleigh Grange Spa And Hotel BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL GRANGE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Woodhouse Lane Playing Field WOODHOUSE LANE | tennis courts | 992 yd |
| Wildern Leisure Centre WILDERN SCHOOL WILDERN SCHOOL WILDERN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,012 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 | 92.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.