Victoria Road is in Netley Abbey, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 5DG is located in the Hamble & Netley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 5DP, SO31 5DE, SO31 5DD, SO31 5DA, SO31 5HN, SO31 5BX, SO31 5DN, SO31 5DJ, SO31 5DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 5DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 42.2% | 49.2% | 7.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 57.8% | 50.8% | -7.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO31 5DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 42.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 15.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 43.5% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 17.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 9.4% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 19.8% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 38.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 97.2% | 5.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 87.8% | 91.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 91.6% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Hamble & Netley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hamble & Netley and the 178th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Victoria Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-08-12 | £361,057 |
| 23 Victoria Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-06-07 | £154,522 |
| 33 - 34 Victoria Road, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-02-07 | £308,619 |
| 36 Victoria Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-23 | £235,736 |
| 18B Victoria Road, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-11-12 | £277,059 |
SO31 5DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Infant School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Shore Infant School Foxcott Close , Weston SO19 9JQ | 1out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Newtown Road , Woolston SO19 9HX | 2out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamble Primary School Hamble Lane , Hamble SO31 4ND | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 5,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 4,203 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 4,315 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 4,932 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 5,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WONDERBERRYS | 40-41 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DQ | 102 yd | |
| Purbani | 16 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DH | 103 yd | |
| CHERRYWOOD KITCHEN | 36 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 352 yd | |
| WESTON SAILING CLUB | WESTON SAILING CLUB, ABBEY HILL, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5FB | 760 yd | |
| WOODIES WINE BAR | THE BARN, WOODSIDE COURT, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5JB | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netley Cliff Sailing Club | NETLEY CLIFF SAILING CLUB, VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DR | 263 yd | |
| NETLEY CENTRAL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB | 24 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 337 yd | |
| The Prince Consort Hotel | THE PRINCE CONSORT, 71 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DQ | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN WONG | 31 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 26 yd | |
| JOLLY FRIAR | 35 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 47 yd | |
| Netley Tandoori | 38 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 18-22 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Station Road Recreation Ground Station Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road | grass pitches | 728 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 | 91.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.