London Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2AA is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Southampton, SO15 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2EY, SO15 2FB, SO15 2AB, SO15 2QD, SO15 2EA, SO15 2AH, SO15 2AW, SO15 2DZ, SO15 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 2AA is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 48.4% | 45.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 54.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 2AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.5% 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 | 74.3% | 86.5% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 48.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 7.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -36.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 50.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SO15 2AA this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 4.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.1% | 26.8% | -11.3% | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 47.4% | 23.9% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.4% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 79.4% | 69.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 51.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 51.8% | -27.6% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 25.9% | 17.4% | 6.1% | 19.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 11.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 51.8% | -26.3% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 10.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 20.4% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 1488.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 674.7% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 4th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 927.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 77 London Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2025-01-08 | £169,408 |
| Flat 4 77 London Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,100 | 2023-03-29 | £88,889 |
| Flat 5 77 London Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-10-26 | £87,899 |
| Flat 1 77 London Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-05-20 | £86,415 |
| Flat 2 77 London Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-29 | £87,516 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 2AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 77 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 5,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infants Derby Road , SO14 0DY | - not rated | 791 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | - not rated | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 3,924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Inspire Enterprise Academy Chapel Road , SO14 5GL | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,568 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 | 1,569 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 665 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee | 61 London Road, Southampton | 83 yd | |
| Flying Aubergine | Courts of Justice, London Road | 105 yd | |
| Buddha Lounge And Tiger Lilly Restaurant | 3 Winchester Street, Southampton | 106 yd | |
| Greeko Restaurant | Retail Unit At rear, 51 London Road | 121 yd | |
| Big Dough Co | 3 - 4 Vernon Walk, Southampton | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant AO | 74-76 London Road, Southampton | 35 yd | |
| The London Road Brew House | 67 - 75 London Road, Southampton | 83 yd | |
| Seymours Wine Bar | 4 Carlton Place, Southampton | 91 yd | |
| Orange Rooms | 1-2 Vernon Walk, Southampton | 137 yd | |
| Fever and Vibe | 24 Carlton Place, Southampton | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Kebab House | 42B London Road, Southampton | 113 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | Ground Floor, 25 London Road | 160 yd | |
| Mexigo | 40 London Road, Southampton | 168 yd | |
| Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd | 16 Bedford Place, Southampton | 231 yd | |
| JJ'S Caspian Fish and Chips | 8 Bedford Place, Southampton | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 161 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 231 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 537 yd | |
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 697 yd | |
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Southampton Solent University (Sports Centre St Marys) ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 414 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Solent Sports Complex) St Andrews Road | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Newtown Youth & Community Centre GRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 664 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.