Area Information for Southampton, SO5 3SP

Summary Back to Top

This postcode in Southampton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Valley Park ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Eastleigh. This page combines information for the address Southampton, SO5 3SP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SO5 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1994. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Test Valley
Ward Valley Park
Constituency Eastleigh * 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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Southampton, SO5 3SP 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.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Back to Top

The area containing Southampton consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. 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 92
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 20
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 120
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 88
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 1
Rent Free 0
Total 120

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 34
Two People 54
Three People 13
Four People 17
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 120

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 35
Family Household 86
Other Household 3
Total 124

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 65
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 120

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Eastleigh constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 44% male.

Gender
Male 122
Female 155
Total 277

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around SO5 3SP has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 41% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 13
5-9 11
10-14 4
15-19 9
20-24 9
25-29 3
30-34 9
35-39 9
40-44 10
45-49 12
50-54 14
55-59 30
60-64 31
65-69 21
70-74 21
75-79 22
80-84 13
85+ 38
Total 279

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SO5 3SP 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 32
Married 165
Separated 1
Divorced 8
Widowed 41
Total 247

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 133
Good 96
Fair 35
Bad 7
Very Bad 6
Total 277

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) 118
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15
No GCSEs or Equivalent 32
Other 15
Total 246

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Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 95% 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 263
Indian 7
Other Asian 2
Other 5
Total 277

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 246
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 277

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 246
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 277

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SO5 3SP.

Passport(s) Held
None 33
United Kingdom 235
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 1
Central and South America 1

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 71
Christian 177
Buddhist 1
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 19
Total 276

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Valley Park ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 43% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 71
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 6
Retired 106
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 0
Total 246

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 18
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 11
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 23
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 122

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 67
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 51
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 41
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 16
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 8
Full-time Student 7
Total 247

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Southampton, SO5 3SP is within the Romsey East policing neighbourhood, under the Hampshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SO5 3SP
Neighbourhood Team Address Romsey East
South Street
SP10 2ED
Force Website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to SO5 3SP. 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 SO5 3SP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Southampton, SO5 3SP. The nearest railway station is Chandlers Ford, approximately 860 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chandlers Ford 860 yards
Eastleigh 2.3 miles
Southampton Airport Parkway 2.8 miles
Swaythling 3.3 miles
Shawford 3.7 miles
Romsey 4.4 miles
St Denys 4.5 miles
Bitterne 4.8 miles
Millbrook (Hants) 5.5 miles
Southampton Central 5.6 miles
Hedge End 5.7 miles
Redbridge 5.7 miles
Woolston 6.2 miles
Totton 6.2 miles
Winchester 6.4 miles
Sholing 6.4 miles
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 7.4 miles
Botley 7.6 miles
Bursledon 8.1 miles
Netley 8.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Southampton, SO5 3SP. The nearest is Knightwood Primary School, approximately 830 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Knightwood Primary School 830 yards
    
Chandler's Ford Infant School 0.6 miles
    
St Francis Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Hiltingbury Infant School 0.8 miles
    
Hiltingbury Junior School 0.8 miles
    
Merdon Junior School 0.9 miles
    
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford 0.9 miles
    
Fryern Infant School 0.9 miles
    
Fryern Junior School 1 mile
    
Scantabout Primary School 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Southampton, SO5 3SP. The nearest is The Toynbee School, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Toynbee School 1 mile
    
Thornden School 1.4 miles
    
Crestwood Community School 1.7 miles
    
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton 2.9 miles
    
Cantell School 3.2 miles
    
The Mountbatten School 3.3 miles
    
Bitterne Park School 4.1 miles
    
Upper Shirley High School 4.2 miles
    
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill 4.5 miles
    
Wyvern College 4.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Southampton, SO5 3SP. The nearest is Park Surgery, approximately 650 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 Southampton, SO5 3SP. The nearest is The Smiles Studio, approximately 0.8 miles 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 9 closest hospitals to Southampton, SO5 3SP. The nearest is Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Southampton, SO5 3SP. The nearest is Rawlings Opticians, approximately 0.8 miles 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.