Cliff Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 1JN is located in the Freemantle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cliff Road, Southampton, SO15 1JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 1JR, SO15 1JP, SO15 1EB, SO15 1JL, SO15 1JQ, SO15 1LP, SO15 1HQ, SO15 1HP, SO15 3GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 1JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.2% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.8% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO15 1JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.6% | 60.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 23.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 45.9% | 40.2% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 18.6% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 19.5% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 31.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.5% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 89.1% | 86.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 85.6% | 81.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 81.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Road was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliff Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cliff Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-06-28 | £245,544 |
| 17 Cliff Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-10-14 | £275,749 |
| 13 Cliff Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £219,500 | 2021-06-18 | £247,001 |
| 19 Cliff Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2021-03-24 | £186,579 |
| 7 Cliff Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2021-02-12 | £257,782 |
SO15 1JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 5,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,183 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chikn Shack | Ground Floor, 132 Shirley Road | 521 yd | |
| What A Pizza! | 162 - 164 Shirley Road, Southampton | 581 yd | |
| Mad Cafe and Deli | 208 Shirley Road, Southampton | 679 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Grenville House, Southbrook Road | 738 yd | |
| Baxter Storey @ OPCC and HIWFRS - Southampton | Central Police Station, Southern Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key And Anchor | 90 Millbrook Road East, Southampton | 110 yd | |
| Waterloo Arms | 101 Waterloo Road, Shirley | 283 yd | |
| Freemantle Hotel | 27 Paynes Road, Southampton | 449 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 457 yd | |
| The Osborne | 54 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dragon | 64 Park Road, Southampton | 457 yd | |
| Retro Burger | 2A Waterloo Road, Southampton | 474 yd | |
| Kam Ling | 120 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 515 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 124 Shirley Road, Southampton | 517 yd | |
| Emons Indian Takeaway | 12 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 699 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 907 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Mayflower Halls, Commercial Road | 913 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Units 2 and 3, Overline House | 915 yd | |
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 343 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Southampton) Herbert Walker Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 832 yd | |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Central) WESTERN ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 1,058 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 1,062 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 5.3% |
| Median download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 351.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 240 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.