Hobart Drive is in Hythe, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 6FN is located in the Hythe South 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 Hobart Drive, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 6ED, SO45 6FL, SO45 6FH, SO45 6EG, SO45 6EX, SO45 6FP, SO45 6FJ, SO45 6EH, SO45 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO45 6FN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.5% | 52.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 24% | 26.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 44.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 17.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 6.6% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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% | 48.7% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 29% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.3% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 27.6% | 19.2% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 16.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 24.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 96.7% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 91.3% | 93.3% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 93.3% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hobart Drive was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Hobart Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Hobart Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-02-18 | £409,004 |
| 7 Hobart Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2021-04-26 | £293,417 |
| 9 Hobart Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2019-06-21 | £287,158 |
| 7 Hobart Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-05-11 | £258,744 |
| 13 Hobart Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-04-12 | £263,762 |
SO45 6FN 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Primary School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School School Road , Hythe SO45 6BL | 2out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Junior School Armitage Avenue , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,664 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 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 4,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 5,081 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 | 4,536 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 | 2,152 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 5,051 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 5,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM'S CAFE | SOUTH STREET CENTRE, 16-20 SOUTH STREET | 240 yd | |
| MEEPLE VILLAGE | 46 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 454 yd | |
| FOREST SPICE | 42 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 455 yd | |
| THE THAI CORNER RESTAURANT | 2 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 486 yd | |
| MAMMA MIA - HYTHE | 16 THE MARSH, HYTHE | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALT & HOPS | 43-45 SOUTH STREET, HYTHE | 165 yd | |
| HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH | ATHELING ROAD, HYTHE | 278 yd | |
| PLANET KIDS CIC | WATERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHFORD CRESCENT | 345 yd | |
| HYTHE & DISTRICT CLUB | 26 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 455 yd | |
| THE DUSTY BARREL | 5 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN STIR FRY | 10 ST JOHNS STREET, HYTHE | 465 yd | |
| MARINA FISH BAR | UNIT 1, 1-5 THE MARSH | 542 yd | |
| ROCCO'S PIZZA | UNIT 3, 1-5 THE MARSH | 542 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | UNIT 5, 1-5 THE MARSH | 542 yd | |
| PHILPOTT'S FISH AND CHIP SHOP | 23 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | NEW ROAD, HYTHE | 240 yd | |
| WAITROSE | 49 HIGH STREET, HYTHE | 560 yd | |
| TESCO | LANGDOWN LAWN, HYTHE | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Road Playing Field HARVEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Ewart Recreation Ground EWART COURT EWART COURT JONES LANE | grass pitches | 783 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 319.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 319.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.