Whittington Close, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO45 5NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.5%	53.7%	-1.8%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	44.5%	46.3%	1.8%	49.0%	-2.7%

Partnership Status

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 5NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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	21.6%	22.9%	1.3%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	57%	-2.2%	44.2%	12.8%
Separated	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.8%	10.4%	1.6%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	7.6%	9.2%	1.6%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	54.8%	49.2%	-5.6%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	34.3%	32.1%	-2.2%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	8.7%	13.7%	5.0%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	0.9%	4.8%	3.9%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	14%	12.4%	-1.6%	18.2%	-5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	10.4%	-4.4%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	13.6%	-1.6%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	4.8%	-2.8%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	18.8%	10.8%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	36.4%	34.8%	-1.6%	33.8%	1.0%
Other	4%	5.2%	1.2%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.8%	98.4%	0.6%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	95.6%	97.8%	2.2%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	97.8%	2.2%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.4%	76.7%	15.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.7%	13.5%	-6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.6%	37.2%	11.4%
Christian	44.4%	46.2%	-1.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Whittington Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whittington Close was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.7% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whittington Close has the lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SO45 5NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whittington Close are based on 150 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for New Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whittington Close, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO45 5NQ

Average Price
£303,624

Semi-Detached
£319,574

Terraced
£303,987

Detached
£461,644

Flats/Maisonettes
£194,679

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whittington Close

Average Price
£298,454

Semi-Detached
£337,605

Terraced
£315,065

Detached
£434,875

Flats/Maisonettes
£195,003

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whittington CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
48 Whittington Close, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£222,500	2025-03-07	£220,827
32 Whittington Close, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2024-09-13	£214,768
78 Whittington Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2024-02-07	£524,436
74 Whittington Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2021-09-17	£522,531
46 Whittington Close, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2021-09-13	£175,761

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO45 5NQ

Employment

SO45 5NQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SO45 5NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	13
Other	9
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB	4out of 4	464 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB	3out of 4	464 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hythe Primary School School Road , Hythe SO45 6BL	2out of 4	883 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waterside Primary School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET	3out of 4	935 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF	3out of 4	876 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ	3out of 4	1,715 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA	3out of 4	3,497 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP	- not rated	4,822 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR	- not rated	5,029 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ	3out of 4	1,452 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ	3out of 4	1,776 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA	- not rated	3,632 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
ADAM'S CAFE	SOUTH STREET CENTRE, 16-20 SOUTH STREET	900 yd
FOREST SPICE	42 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE	980 yd
MEEPLE VILLAGE	46 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE	985 yd
LITTLE HAVEN CARE HOME	BEAULIEU ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU	1,010 yd
THE THAI CORNER RESTAURANT	2 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE	1,012 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH	ATHELING ROAD, HYTHE	640 yd
MALT & HOPS	43-45 SOUTH STREET, HYTHE	867 yd
PLANET KIDS CIC	WATERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHFORD CRESCENT	886 yd
HYTHE & DISTRICT CLUB	26 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE	980 yd
HYTHE & DIBDEN CRICKET CLUB	EWART RECREATION GROUND, JONES LANE	981 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
MODERN	8 FERRY ROAD, HYTHE	359 yd
JAIPUR EXPRESS	4 FERRY ROAD, HYTHE	359 yd
CHIP N TAILS	45 HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, HYTHE	419 yd
GOLDEN STIR FRY	10 ST JOHNS STREET, HYTHE	1,050 yd
MARINA FISH BAR	UNIT 1, 1-5 THE MARSH	1,076 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
TESCO	LANGDOWN LAWN, HYTHE		472 yd
LIDL	NEW ROAD, HYTHE		900 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Noadswood School NORTH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	942 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	5.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	5.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	5.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	42.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.