Area Information for Southampton, SO5 4SF

Summary Back to Top

This postcode in Southampton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Eastleigh North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Eastleigh. This page combines information for the address Southampton, SO5 4SF, 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 Eastleigh
Ward Eastleigh North
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 4SF 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 flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 1
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 21
Flat (Purpose-Built) 103
Flat (Converted) 3
Total 156
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southampton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 34% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 38
Owned with Mortgage 32
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 50
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 26
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 156

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 89
Two People 45
Three People 13
Four People 5
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 154

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southampton consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 89
Family Household 64
Other Household 4
Total 157

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 73
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 30
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 155

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 43% male.

Gender
Male 112
Female 147
Total 259

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around SO5 4SF 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 6
5-9 20
10-14 5
15-19 6
20-24 14
25-29 15
30-34 11
35-39 18
40-44 16
45-49 5
50-54 9
55-59 16
60-64 14
65-69 17
70-74 26
75-79 27
80-84 17
85+ 18
Total 260

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in SO5 4SF is high - 5% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

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 60
Married 78
Separated 14
Divorced 47
Widowed 29
Total 228

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 98
Good 102
Fair 46
Bad 12
Very Bad 1
Total 259

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) 57
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
No GCSEs or Equivalent 62
Other 7
Total 226

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Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Southampton) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

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 248
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Other Asian 1
Total 259

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 241
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 6
Middle East and Asia 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 259

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 241
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 259

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 4SF.

Passport(s) Held
None 29
United Kingdom 214
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 6
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 97
Christian 147
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 2
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 11
Total 259

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Eastleigh North ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 44% 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 62
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 2
Retired 100
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 7
Total 226

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 12
Professional Occupations 18
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 100

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 24
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 38
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 24
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 25
Semi-Routine Occupation 44
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 2
Total 224

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Southampton, SO5 4SF is within the Eastleigh Central 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 4SF
Neighbourhood Team Address Eastleigh Central
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.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to SO5 4SF. 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 4SF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Southampton, SO5 4SF. The nearest railway station is Eastleigh, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Eastleigh 0.8 miles
Chandlers Ford 1 mile
Southampton Airport Parkway 1.8 miles
Swaythling 2.6 miles
Shawford 3.4 miles
St Denys 4 miles
Bitterne 4.1 miles
Hedge End 4.3 miles
Southampton Central 5.3 miles
Woolston 5.5 miles
Millbrook (Hants) 5.5 miles
Sholing 5.6 miles
Romsey 5.8 miles
Redbridge 6.1 miles
Botley 6.2 miles
Winchester 6.5 miles
Totton 6.6 miles
Bursledon 6.9 miles
Netley 7.2 miles
Hamble 7.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Southampton, SO5 4SF. The nearest is Shakespeare Infant School, approximately 510 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shakespeare Infant School 510 yards
    
Shakespeare Junior School 590 yards
    
The Crescent Primary School half a mile
    
Fryern Junior School 0.6 miles
    
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford 0.6 miles
    
Fryern Infant School 0.6 miles
    
Norwood Primary & Pre-School 0.7 miles
    
Scantabout Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Merdon Junior School 1 mile
    
Chandler's Ford Infant School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Southampton, SO5 4SF. The nearest is Crestwood Community School, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Crestwood Community School 500 yards
    
The Toynbee School 860 yards
    
Thornden School 1.2 miles
    
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton 2.3 miles
    
Cantell School 2.9 miles
    
Wyvern College 3.1 miles
    
Bitterne Park School 3.3 miles
    
Woodlands Community College 4.2 miles
    
Upper Shirley High School 4.2 miles
    
The Mountbatten School 4.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Southampton, SO5 4SF. The nearest is Boyatt Wood Surgery, approximately 230 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 4SF. The nearest is Eastleigh Dental Care, approximately 0.7 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 10 closest hospitals to Southampton, SO5 4SF. The nearest is Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Southampton, SO5 4SF. The nearest is Vision Express, 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.