Forest Road is in Waltham Chase, Southampton and in Winchester district. SO32 2LA is located in the Central 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 Forest Road, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO32 2TZ, SO32 2LB, SO32 2GX, SO32 2ND, SO32 2NB, SO32 2NA, SO32 2TS, SO32 2ES, SO32 2GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO32 2LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 19.6% | 24.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 57.9% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58% | 51.6% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.3% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 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.
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 10.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 12.1% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 45.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 98% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.1% | 97.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Bishop's Waltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham and the 169th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple House Forest Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-07 | £493,141 |
| 2 Portland House Forest Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-06-16 | £372,585 |
| The Nook Forest Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-09-17 | £558,697 |
| Allbrook House Forest Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-06-29 | £454,643 |
| Edzell Forest Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-04-16 | £359,096 |
SO32 2LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Solomons Lane , Waltham Chase SO32 2LY | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School Church Road , Swanmore SO32 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School Oak Road , Bishops Waltham SO32 1EP | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School Oak Road , Bishops Waltham SO32 1EP | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Church of England Primary School Buddens Road , Wickham PO17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmore College New Road , Swanmore SO32 2RB | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ria's Cafe | Waltham Chase Village Hall, Winchester Road | 715 yd | |
| The Anatolian Restaurant | Winchester Road, Waltham Chase | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Dog Inn | The Black Dog, Winchester Road | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Road Playing Field New Road | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Swanmore College NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 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 | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.8% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.