Wolverton Road Southampton
2 addresses across 1 postcode (SO14), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37011657.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Southampton costs £2,381 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 360 m away, and East Park (6.9 hectares) is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southampton Sea City Partnership, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 212 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Southampton in 2026-27: Band D £2,381 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,588 | £1,852 | £2,117 | £2,381 | £2,911 | £3,440 | £3,969 | £4,763 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (63% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 101-119 St Mary Street, permissioned (360 m)
- Land adjacent to 2 Northam Rd, not permissioned (360 m)
- 59-61 St Mary Street, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- South Hants Hospital Car Park, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Car park, Kings Park Road, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- American Wharf, Elm Street, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Sites either side of Northern Above Bar, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Sites either side of Northern Above Bar, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 4 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO14 0FE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Southampton Central 6.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bitterne 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Woolston 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brintons Road Nicholstown | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Six Dials Car Park | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 88.8 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southampton Sea City Partnership | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spiralstone Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brunswick Place Dental | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal South Hants Hospital | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Northam | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,760 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | East Park 6.9 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,310 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Farm House Public House, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) north. 55 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Farm House Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Central Parks | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Chapel Mills, American Wharf | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Southampton Cenotaph | Listed building, Grade I | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Town wall: section from Bargate E and including Polymond Tower | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Southampton Civic Centre | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Town wall: the Bar Gate | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Town wall: section from 75yds (70m) E of Arundel Tower to limit of castle site including Arundel and Catchcold Towers | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Southampton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Redmoor Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Weston Point | Beach | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Cemetery Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Tickleford Gully | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Spring Hills | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Bury Marsh | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Southampton: see them on the Southampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 380 m | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Pleasant Infants | Primary | 3–7 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | Primary | 7–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hope Community School Southampton Christian | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Anne's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bevois Town Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Banister Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ludlow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatKhara SO14 0EJ | Other catering premises | 20 m | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Tazza Takeaway SO14 0BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Esso Northam Service Station SO14 0QL | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ocean Cafe SO14 0DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2025 |
| J S Exotic Store SO14 0DJ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Shahi Canteen SO14 0BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Sep 2026 |
| International Foods SO14 0DQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Feb 2025 |
| Shumi Naan & Kebab Limited SO14 0PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Concourse Units SO14 5FP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| The Dell SO14 5FP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Oak View Group (Hospitality) SO14 5FP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Level 1 SO14 5FP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| U Saver SO14 0DB | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Spiralstone Chemist SO14 0DB | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Medina Foods SO14 0AT | Retailers - other | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (40); On or near St Marks Road (39); On or near Wolverton Road (30); On or near Nichols Road (27); On or near St Alban'S Road (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 61% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SO14 0FE: 2 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Derby Road · St Alban's Road · Northam Road · Nichols Road · Belvidere Road · Hartington Road · Radcliffe Road · St Mary Street · Northam Road · Guildford Street · Golden Grove · St Marks Road
All the streets in SO14 and across Southampton.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.