Knightwood Road is in Hythe, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 6JL 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 Knightwood Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 6JP, SO45 6JQ, SO45 3GX, SO45 6JN, SO45 3FY, SO45 6JH, SO45 3LN, SO45 6JJ, SO45 6GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO45 6JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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% | 30.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 44.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 37% | 35.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 42.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 18.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26% | 20.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 19.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knightwood Road was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knightwood Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Knightwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-11-08 | £367,695 |
| 26 Knightwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-08-20 | £223,595 |
| 30 Knightwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-18 | £166,684 |
| 28 Knightwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-18 | £272,175 |
| 14A Knightwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-08-31 | £166,201 |
SO45 6JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Primary School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School School Road , Hythe SO45 6BL | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Junior School Armitage Avenue , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,230 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 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 5,365 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 | 5,105 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 | 2,255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 4,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest School Fawley Road , Fawley SO45 1FJ | - not rated | 5,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM'S CAFE | SOUTH STREET CENTRE, 16-20 SOUTH STREET | 829 yd | |
| FOREST SPICE | 42 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 1,040 yd | |
| MEEPLE VILLAGE | 46 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 1,040 yd | |
| THE THAI CORNER RESTAURANT | 2 PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLANET KIDS CIC | WATERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHFORD CRESCENT | 309 yd | |
| HYTHE SAILING CLUB (SOUTHAMPTON) | SHORE ROAD, HYTHE | 681 yd | |
| MALT & HOPS | 43-45 SOUTH STREET, HYTHE | 753 yd | |
| HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH | ATHELING ROAD, HYTHE | 766 yd | |
| TRAVELLERS REST (HYTHE) LTD | HART HILL, HYTHE | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIP N TAILS | 45 HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, HYTHE | 889 yd | |
| MODERN | 8 FERRY ROAD, HYTHE | 942 yd | |
| JAIPUR EXPRESS | 4 FERRY ROAD, HYTHE | 942 yd | |
| GOLDEN STIR FRY | 10 ST JOHNS STREET, HYTHE | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | LANGDOWN LAWN, HYTHE | 349 yd | |
| LIDL | NEW ROAD, HYTHE | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Road Playing Field HARVEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 565 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 | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| 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 | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.