Second Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 0LP is located in the Redbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Second Avenue, Southampton, SO15 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 0LG, SO16 9AB, SO16 9AD, SO15 0LT, SO16 9AE, SO16 9AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 0LP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 39% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 43% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 41.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 43% | 38.1% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 21.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 17.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 92.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 83.3% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 83.3% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Avenue was 384.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.8% higher than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Second Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Millbrook and the 36th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U P S Ltd Second Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £30,630,000 | 2014-12-23 | £40,433,283 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Park Primary School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adem's Cafe Ltd | Southampton Harley Davidson, Heritage House | 25 yd | |
| FireRock | First Avenue, Southampton | 102 yd | |
| Dirty Snax Cafe Ltd | Cartland Truck Stop, Unit A1 | 238 yd | |
| Leonardo Finmeccanica | Bolyn Distribution, First Avenue | 259 yd | |
| Jays Cafe | Selco Builders Warehouse, Unit 1 Endeavour Park | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 878 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 41 Old Redbridge Road, Southampton | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | 98 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 870 yd | |
| Golden Pool | 102 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 870 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 928 yd | |
| Millbrook Chippy | 441 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 1,067 yd | |
| Tony's Grill | 425 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 400 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 497 yd | |
| Asda Express Southampton - Millbrook Road West PFS | Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Redbridge Community School CUCKMERE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Bakers Drive (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Studland Road Playing Field (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 18.8% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.