Sedge Mead is in Netley Abbey, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 5EY 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 Sedge Mead, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 5QB, SO31 5BS, SO31 5RA, SO31 5BR, SO31 5DS, SO31 5JZ, SO31 5BN, SO31 5BP, SO31 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 5EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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% | 49.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53% | 50.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 30.6% | 27.8% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 47.1% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 49.5% | 39.7% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.9% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.9% | 20.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 36.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 97.3% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 92% | 94.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 95% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sedge Mead was 138.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.6% higher than the Hamble & Netley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sedge Mead has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hamble & Netley and the 45th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -2.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sedge Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £628,000 | 2007-08-16 | £996,386 |
| 5 Sedge Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2007-01-29 | £610,097 |
| 2 Sedge Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2004-02-20 | £757,149 |
| 4 Sedge Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2003-08-22 | £850,596 |
| 4 Sedge Mead, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 1997-11-21 | £709,406 |
SO31 5EY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO31 5EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Infant School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Shore Infant School Foxcott Close , Weston SO19 9JQ | 1out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamble Primary School Hamble Lane , Hamble SO31 4ND | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Newtown Road , Woolston SO19 9HX | 2out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,043 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 | 4,580 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 4,664 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRYWOOD KITCHEN | 36 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 310 yd | |
| WONDERBERRYS | 40-41 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DQ | 454 yd | |
| BETHAN DAVIS CATERING - NETLEY SAILING CLUB (HISTORIC) | ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5GA | 546 yd | |
| NSC GALLEY / MRS PINGS KITCHEN | NETLEY SAILING CLUB, ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5GA | 546 yd | |
| HCS @ ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK | ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5GA | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Consort Hotel | THE PRINCE CONSORT, 71 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DQ | 202 yd | |
| NETLEY CENTRAL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB | 24 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 273 yd | |
| Netley Cliff Sailing Club | NETLEY CLIFF SAILING CLUB, VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DR | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netley Tandoori | 38 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 481 yd | |
| JOLLY FRIAR | 35 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 510 yd | |
| HIN WONG | 31 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 18-22 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 266 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Station Road Recreation Ground Station Road | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Royal Victoria Country Park ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.