Buttercup Close is in Hedge End, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 4TU 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 Buttercup Close, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO30 4TR, SO30 4TQ, SO30 4SE, SO30 4RN, SO30 4SL, SO30 4RP, SO30 4TA, SO30 4SN, SO30 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO30 4TU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 47% | 52.9% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 53% | 47.1% | -5.9% | 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 | 40.2% | 35% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 40.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 17.5% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 53.4% | 59.6% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 27.6% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 24.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 35.6% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.2% | 94.1% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 94.4% | 93.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 92.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttercup Close was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buttercup Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 106th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Buttercup Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2016-10-26 | £494,753 |
| 3 Buttercup Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2012-10-01 | £496,534 |
| 2 Buttercup Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-07-15 | £417,495 |
| 2 Buttercup Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1999-08-26 | £394,769 |
SO30 4TU 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Infant School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Junior School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Copse Primary School Kings Copse Road , Hedge End SO30 0PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,579 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 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer Park Woodhouse Lane , Hedge End | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,676 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 | 3,351 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 | 1,760 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 4,082 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH - JUNCTION CAFE | KING'S COMMUNITY CHURCH, UPPER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4BZ | 284 yd | |
| THE LONGSHIP CAFE | HEDGE END GOLF CENTRE, UPPER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4BZ | 286 yd | |
| McDONALD'S | UNIT 1A, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 359 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE @ NEXT | UNIT 4, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 365 yd | |
| Starbucks | UNIT 3, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 365 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 | 550 yd | |
| Hedge End Club Ltd | HEDGE END CLUB, 4 BURSLEDON ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0BR | 681 yd | |
| COOP MICROBAR | 5 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 751 yd | |
| THE BARLEYCORN | THE BARLEYCORN PUBLIC HOUSE, 2 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FQ | 812 yd | |
| THE BERRY THEATRE | THE BERRY THEATRE, WILDERN LANE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4EJ | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS | 5A UPPER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4DY | 641 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 6 ST JOHNS CENTRE, ST JOHNS ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4QU | 670 yd | |
| Mr PIZZA | 11 ST JOHNS CENTRE, ST JOHNS ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4QU | 670 yd | |
| WOK HARD | 1B LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 715 yd | |
| Hedge End Kebabs | 5A LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 757 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 | 378 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY SUPERMARKET, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH | 681 yd | |
| CO-OP | 9B LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 772 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | MARKS AND SPENCER PLC, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge End Golf Centre UPPER NORTHAM ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Turnpike Way Recreation Ground THISTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Greta Park SOWDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Hedge End Village Hall ST. JOHNS ROAD | 656 yd | |
| Wildern Leisure Centre WILDERN SCHOOL WILDERN SCHOOL WILDERN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 978 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.