St Andrews Gardens is in Hamble, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 4QA is located in the Hamble & Netley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Andrews Gardens, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 4RH, SO31 4RX, SO31 4JE, SO31 4QE, SO31 4JG, SO31 4JF, SO31 4QZ, SO31 4RD, SO31 4BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 4QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 47.3% | 49.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.3% | -2.4% | 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 SO31 4QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 28.6% | 25% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 62.9% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 56.7% | 58.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 29.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around SO31 4QA this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 12.5% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 43.8% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 94.5% | 91.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Andrews Gardens was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Bursledon & Hound North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Andrews Gardens has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North and the 162nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% 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 St Andrews Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2005-05-27 | £377,161 |
| 1 St Andrews Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2003-06-27 | £416,310 |
| 3 St Andrews Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property | £220,000 | 2002-05-14 | £528,762 |
| 1 St Andrews Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2000-11-10 | £439,556 |
| 1 St Andrews Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1999-09-30 | £473,896 |
SO31 4QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SO31 4QA 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamble Primary School Hamble Lane , Hamble SO31 4ND | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy Church Road , Warsash SO31 9GF | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Infant School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Brook Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7DU | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LWS Academy Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL | 2out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 4,496 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest School Fawley Road , Fawley SO45 1FJ | - not rated | 5,096 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Cafe | ST ANDREWS CHURCH, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JF | 190 yd | |
| THAIGER LOUNGE | BOOMERANG, 1-3 HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 320 yd | |
| RIVER RAT HAMBLE | RIVER RAT KITCHEN AND CELLAR, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 403 yd | |
| JENNY'S CAFE | JENNY'S CAFE, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 403 yd | |
| PIRATE PASTIES | UNIT B, GROUND FLOOR CAPSTAN HOUSE, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Whyte Harte | YE OLDE WHYTE HARTE, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JF | 231 yd | |
| THE BUGLE | THE BUGLE, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 403 yd | |
| VICTORY INN | FLAT, VICTORY INN, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 425 yd | |
| RAF Yacht Club | RIVERSIDE HOUSE, ROPE WALK, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HD | 434 yd | |
| THE KING AND QUEEN | FLAT, KING AND QUEEN, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MING WAH | 3 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 803 yd | |
| RICK'S | FLAT, 4 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | THE CO-OP, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 403 yd | |
| CO-OP | 8-9 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| College Playing Fields Baron Road | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground Hamble Lane | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Folland Sports & Social Club KINGS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,044 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.