Sherwood Way is in Blackfield, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 1ZQ is located in the Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Way, Blackfield, Southampton, SO45 1ZQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 1ZR, SO45 1ZN, SO45 1ZP, SO45 1YW, SO45 1ZL, SO45 1SP, SO45 1ZU, SO45 1YU, SO45 1XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO45 1ZQ 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% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SO45 1ZQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 17.6% | 24.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 62.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 45.9% | 52.2% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 37.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 10.5% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 11% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 28.9% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 29.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Way was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% lower than the Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherwood Way has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sherwood Way, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2025-04-25 | £337,500 |
| 3 Sherwood Way, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £496,000 | 2025-04-25 | £496,000 |
| 24 Sherwood Way, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-14 | £352,213 |
| 7 Sherwood Way, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-29 | £417,248 |
| 26 Sherwood Way, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-10-20 | £344,033 |
SO45 1ZQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfield Primary School Hampton Lane , Blackfield SO45 1XA | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadland Primary School Whitefield Road , SO45 2HW | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawley Infant School School Road , Fawley SO45 1EA | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Infant School Teachers Way , Holbury SO45 2QG | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Forest School Fawley Road , Fawley SO45 1FJ | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FOREST BISTRO | 159-161 HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANGLEY TAVERN | LEPE ROAD, LANGLEY | 820 yd | |
| FAWLEY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SOCIAL CLUB LTD | EXBURY ROAD, BLACKFIELD | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOUTORIAS | 124 HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD | 1,007 yd | |
| G Js PLAICE | 146-148 HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | UNIT 3, 144 HAMPTON LANE | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Recreation Ground Thornbury Avenue | grass pitches | 760 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 | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 31.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.78 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.