Kingston is in Netley Abbey, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 5GT 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 Kingston, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 5GL, SO31 5GN, SO31 5GU, SO31 5PX, SO31 5GY, SO31 5GP, SO31 5GW, SO31 5PW, SO31 5GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 5GT 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 | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 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 | 38.3% | 31.4% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 50.8% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 48.9% | 57.4% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 31% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.9% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 13.9% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.6% | 16.4% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 29.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 93.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 93.1% | 91.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 91.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Hamble & Netley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Kingston has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hamble & Netley and the 197th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Kingston, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-05 | £240,260 |
| 2 Kingston, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-07-06 | £226,936 |
| 9 Kingston, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2020-12-18 | £387,352 |
| 9 Kingston, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-03-23 | £383,607 |
| 5 Kingston, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-12-20 | £227,488 |
SO31 5GT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5GT 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Infant School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Shore Infant School Foxcott Close , Weston SO19 9JQ | 1out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Newtown Road , Woolston SO19 9HX | 2out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,814 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 | 3,493 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 5,110 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LWS Academy Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL | 2out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 5,128 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODIES WINE BAR | THE BARN, WOODSIDE COURT, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5JB | 545 yd | |
| CHERRYWOOD KITCHEN | 36 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 914 yd | |
| WONDERBERRYS | 40-41 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DQ | 1,046 yd | |
| Purbani | 16 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DH | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COTTAGE INN | COTTAGE INN, 77-79 WOOLSTON ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5FN | 226 yd | |
| THE ROLL CALL | FLAT, THE ROLL CALL, WOOLSTON ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5FJ | 338 yd | |
| NETLEY CENTRAL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB | 24 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netley Tandoori | 38 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 1,046 yd | |
| JOLLY FRIAR | 35 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 1,049 yd | |
| HIN WONG | 31 VICTORIA ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5DG | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 18-22 STATION ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5AF | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butlocks Heath The Grove | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| The Cricket Field ABBEY HILL | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Station Road Recreation Ground Station Road | grass pitches | 526 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.