Area Information for Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ

Bluebell Road in Southampton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Swaythling ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This page combines information for the address Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SO16 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SO16 3LJ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southampton
Ward Swaythling
Constituency Romsey and Southampton North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 31 property sales in Bluebell Road, SO16 3LJ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Portswood), and the Hampshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 105 crimes were reported within half a mile of SO16 3LJ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ:

Honeysuckle Road, Southampton, SO16 3BQ
Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LN
Honeysuckle Road, Southampton, SO16 3BP
Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BL
Laburnum Road, Southampton, SO16 3LG
Laburnum Road, Southampton, SO16 3LF

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SO16 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 31 property sales in Bluebell Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bluebell Road, Southampton consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 97
Terraced 22
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 124
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bluebell Road, Southampton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 42% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 17
Owned with Mortgage 22
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 51
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 30
Rent Free 1
Total 124

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 26
Two People 30
Three People 24
Four People 18
Five People 15
Six People 10
Seven People 1
8+ People 1
Total 125

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bluebell Road, Southampton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 26
Family Household 75
Other Household 21
Total 122

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 38
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 122

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Romsey and Southampton North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 185
Female 188
Total 373

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 20
5-9 33
10-14 36
15-19 35
20-24 26
25-29 18
30-34 25
35-39 29
40-44 42
45-49 22
50-54 24
55-59 12
60-64 24
65-69 12
70-74 8
75-79 2
80-84 5
85+ 1
Total 374

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SO16 3LJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 126
Married 104
Separated 9
Divorced 26
Widowed 12
Total 277

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 168
Good 126
Fair 64
Bad 9
Very Bad 4
Total 371

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 62
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 38
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 41
No GCSEs or Equivalent 68
Other 21
Total 277

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 75% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 278
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 9
Pakistani 11
Bangladeshi 16
Chinese 2
Other Asian 11
Black African 14
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 1
Other 11
Total 370

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 271
European Union 61
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 25
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 371

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 271
10+ Years 61
5-10 Years 24
2-5 Years 13
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 373

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SO16 3LJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 71
United Kingdom 227
European Union 71
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 125
Christian 143
Buddhist 1
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 56
Sikh 5
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 36
Total 375

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 90
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 20
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 33
Retired 26
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 15
Other 14
Total 280

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 11
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 36
Total 157

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 23
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 29
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 20
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 38
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 53
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 40
Full-time Student 31
Total 281

Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ is within the Portswood policing neighbourhood, under the Hampshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 105 crimes were reported within half a mile of SO16 3LJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 105 crimes committed near Bluebell Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Portswood
11 St Denys Road
Southampton
SO17 2GN
Force Website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SO16 3LJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SO16 3LJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ. The nearest railway station is Swaythling, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Swaythling 500 yards
Southampton Airport Parkway 1.1 miles
St Denys 1.3 miles
Bitterne 1.5 miles
Eastleigh 2.5 miles
Southampton Central 2.6 miles
Woolston 2.9 miles
Chandlers Ford 3 miles
Millbrook (Hants) 3 miles
Sholing 3.1 miles
Hedge End 3.9 miles
Redbridge 4.1 miles
Totton 4.6 miles
Netley 4.8 miles
Bursledon 5.1 miles
Hamble 5.3 miles
Botley 5.6 miles
Romsey 6 miles
Shawford 6.1 miles
Swanwick 6.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ. The nearest is Bassett Green Primary School, approximately 660 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bassett Green Primary School 660 yards
    
Swaythling Primary School 680 yards
    
Mansbridge Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Portswood Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 0.8 miles
    
Highfield Church of England Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Denys Primary School 1 mile
    
Stoneham Park Primary Academy 1.2 miles
    
Townhill Junior School 1.3 miles
    
Townhill Infant School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ. The nearest is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, approximately 750 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton 750 yards
    
Cantell School 0.7 miles
    
Bitterne Park School 0.9 miles
    
Upper Shirley High School 1.9 miles
    
St Anne's Catholic School 2 miles
    
Woodlands Community College 2.4 miles
    
St Mark's Church of England School (All Through) 2.4 miles
    
Oasis Academy Sholing 2.6 miles
    
The Toynbee School 2.7 miles
    
Crestwood Community School 2.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ. The nearest is Burgess Road Surgery, approximately 290 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ. The nearest is Burgess Road Dental Practice, approximately 160 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ. The nearest is Royal South Hants Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LJ. The nearest is Ashleigh Sight Care, approximately 1 mile away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SO16 3LJ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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