Astra Court is in Hythe, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 6DZ 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 Astra Court, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 6LA, SO45 6DX, SO45 6DT, SO45 6DW, SO45 6AB, SO45 6DY, SO45 6AE, SO45 6AD, SO45 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO45 6DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 42.4% | 47% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 57.6% | 53% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 6DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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 | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -28.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 64% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 45.1% | 14.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 54.6% | 40.2% | -14.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around SO45 6DZ this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 6.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 5.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 55.4% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 97.8% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 88.8% | 90.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 90.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 2.2% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 76.7% | 18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astra Court was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Astra Court has the 27th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Astra Court, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-03-01 | £816,292 |
| 5 Astra Court, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2023-08-15 | £1,022,966 |
| 32 Astra Court, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2021-09-17 | £1,240,960 |
| 19 Astra Court, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-08-09 | £688,320 |
| 31 Astra Court, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2021-06-28 | £1,035,674 |
SO45 6DZ 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 6DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 161 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Primary School School Road , Hythe SO45 6BL | 2out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,440 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 | 2,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 3,997 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE-BE'S CAFE | FERRYBOAT HOUSE, PYLEWELL ROAD | 539 yd | |
| MILLIE'S TEAROOM LTD | UNIT 2, 1-5 THE MARSH | 574 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 22 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 577 yd | |
| BLACK WAX COFFEE AND RECORDS | 10 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 580 yd | |
| NUMBER 15 | 15 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYTHE & DIBDEN CRICKET CLUB | EWART RECREATION GROUND, JONES LANE | 521 yd | |
| EBENEZERS | 18A PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 539 yd | |
| AMALFI RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA | 6B HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 577 yd | |
| SEASHELLS BAR AND RESTAURANT | 37 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 591 yd | |
| THE LORD NELSON | 5 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARVEYS OF HYTHE | 24 THE HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 577 yd | |
| PHILPOTT'S FISH AND CHIP SHOP | 23 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 591 yd | |
| MARINA FISH BAR | UNIT 1, 1-5 THE MARSH | 592 yd | |
| ROCCO'S PIZZA | UNIT 3, 1-5 THE MARSH | 592 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | UNIT 5, 1-5 THE MARSH | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE | 49 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 591 yd | |
| LIDL | NEW ROAD, HYTHE | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ewart Recreation Ground EWART COURT EWART COURT JONES LANE | grass pitches | 397 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.