Preshaw is in Upham, Southampton and in Winchester district. SO32 1HP is located in the Upper Meon Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preshaw, Upham, Southampton, SO32 1HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO32 1HP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 54.2% | 48.5% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 51.5% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 SO32 1HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 16.4% | 19.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 61.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 61.6% | 64% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 23.8% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 SO32 1HP this area, 6.9% 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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 6.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 9.4% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 17.8% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 56.4% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 97% | 93.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 85.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 85.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.4% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preshaw was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% higher than the Central Meon Valley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Preshaw has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Central Meon Valley and the 119th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wing 4 Preshaw House Preshaw, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,208,000 | 2020-03-20 | £1,357,524 |
| Lower Preshaw House Preshaw, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2014-01-02 | £2,831,185 |
| Drivers House Preshaw, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2010-08-26 | £2,016,647 |
| Drivers House Preshaw, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2006-12-11 | £1,908,804 |
| The Old Grain Store Preshaw, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2004-07-14 | £2,444,970 |
SO32 1HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
SO32 1HP 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.
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upham Church of England Aided Primary School Upham Street , Upham SO32 1JD | 3out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.