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 461.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 313.0% higher than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Second Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Millbrook and the 27th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 | £38,539,945 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | - not rated | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Junior School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson First School Crigdon Close , Millbrook SO16 4AB | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,433 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 3,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salterns School Commercial Road , Totton SO40 3AF | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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.