SO17 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Cavendish Grove, 0.3km from Banister's Park in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Freemantle ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00086816 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH GROVE, SO17 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH GROVE, SO17 1AG.
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33
£ 57,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO17 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO17 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £132k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO17 1AG. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 143,000
5 sales · Mean £ 151,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO17 1AG has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bevois Town Primary School
Banister Primary School
St Anne's Catholic School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
The Polygon School
Maytree Nursery and Infants' School
St Mark's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Atherley Bowling Club1.0 km
- Charlies Cabana0.8 km
- Richmond Inn0.8 km
- The Guide Dog Alehouse Ltd0.7 km
- Cricketers0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Baisakhi Dhaba, T/as Halal Bites, Veganology, Hampton Cafe0.5 km
- Buffet Belle0.3 km
- Cowherds0.3 km
- Greekebab0.5 km
- La Baronia Mexican Cuisine0.7 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- The Co-Operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Farm Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Best Kebabs0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Sarah's Snacks0.9 km
- Chickenland1.0 km
- JJ'S Caspian Fish and Chips1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Ellenborough House0.8 km
- Madison Guest House0.7 km
- The Arches Guest House Ltd0.9 km
- The Arches Lodge Limited0.9 km
- The Blue Keys Hotel0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Vedanshi News Limited0.8 km
- 8DOL0.9 km
- Brookvale Convenience Store0.9 km
- Champagne Charlies0.7 km
- Charlies Bargain Booze0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys1.2 km
- Southampton Central1.6 km
- Bitterne1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Northlands Road0.1 km
- Events on the Common0.1 km
- Events on the Common0.1 km
- Northlands Road0.2 km
- Stag Gates0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO171AG · Data under Open Government Licence