Beaulieu Road is in Hythe, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 5GU is located in the Hythe Central 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 Beaulieu Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 3BU, SO45 3LF, SO45 4NS, SO45 5GW, SO45 3LE, SO45 5LR, SO45 4NP, SO45 4HZ, SO45 3JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO45 5GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5GU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 26.9% | 32.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 51.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 47.7% | 48.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 16.9% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 31.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.4% | 94.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaulieu Road was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% higher than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Beaulieu Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 128th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ambulance House Beaulieu Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £129,250 | 2004-08-31 | £241,082 |
SO45 5GU 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Junior School Armitage Avenue , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4LG | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 4,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest School Fawley Road , Fawley SO45 1FJ | - not rated | 5,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE HAVEN CARE HOME | BEAULIEU ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU | 890 yd | |
| ADAM'S CAFE | SOUTH STREET CENTRE, 16-20 SOUTH STREET | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLANET KIDS CIC | WATERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHFORD CRESCENT | 767 yd | |
| HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH | ATHELING ROAD, HYTHE | 891 yd | |
| PLANET KIDS CIC | WILDGROUND INFANT SCHOOL, CRETE ROAD | 934 yd | |
| THE GLEN | BUTTS ASH LANE, HYTHE | 1,018 yd | |
| MALT & HOPS | 43-45 SOUTH STREET, HYTHE | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MODERN | 8 FERRY ROAD, HYTHE | 809 yd | |
| JAIPUR EXPRESS | 4 FERRY ROAD, HYTHE | 809 yd | |
| CHIP N TAILS | 45 HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, HYTHE | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | LANGDOWN LAWN, HYTHE | 266 yd | |
| LIDL | NEW ROAD, HYTHE | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Road Playing Field HARVEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,093 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.