Broadley Close is in Holbury, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 2PN is located in the Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield 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 Broadley Close, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 2PJ, SO45 2PL, SO45 2PR, SO45 2PH, SO45 2PX, SO45 2NR, SO45 2PP, SO45 2NH, SO45 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO45 2PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.5% | 33.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 43.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.3% | 42.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 40.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 14.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 12.7% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 23% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 19.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 98.7% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 93.6% | 95.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 95.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.6% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadley Close was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadley Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley and the 140th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Broadley Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-16 | £311,403 |
| 7 Broadley Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-02-22 | £276,934 |
| 11 Broadley Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2010-07-29 | £304,606 |
| 14 Broadley Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2009-11-11 | £357,228 |
| 3 Broadley Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-09-11 | £305,437 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbury Junior School Whitefield Road , Holbury SO45 2HW | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbury Infant School Whitefield Road , Holbury SO45 2HW | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadland Primary School Whitefield Road , SO45 2HW | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Infant School Teachers Way , Holbury SO45 2QG | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Teachers Way , Hardley SO45 2QG | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardley School and Sixth Form Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | - not rated | 849 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift New Forest Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | - not rated | 4,964 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,312 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Pupil Referral Unit Lunedale Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4QN | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,081 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC HOLBURY | 71 LONG LANE, HOLBURY | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD MILL INN | LIME KILN LANE, HOLBURY | 772 yd | |
| FAWLEY CRICKET CLUB | 179-181 LONG LANE, HOLBURY | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG PALACE | UNIT 2 THE PRECINCT, HOLBURY DROVE | 100 yd | |
| HOLBURY FISH BAR | 109 LONG LANE, HOLBURY | 592 yd | |
| HOLBURY KEBAB AND PIZZA HOUSE | 87 LONG LANE, HOLBURY | 592 yd | |
| HAPPY FAMILY | 59 LONG LANE, HOLBURY | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE GROUP FOOD LTD | 163 LONG LANE, HOLBURY | 590 yd | |
| SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 63 LONG LANE, HOLBURY | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cadland Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Holbury Community Sports Association Long Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 574 yd |
| The New Forest Academy LONG LANE | grass pitches | 847 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.