The Polygon is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2BP is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Polygon, Southampton, SO15 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2BN, SO15 2GT, SO15 2BR, SO15 2NZ, SO15 2BQ, SO15 1GG, SO15 1GE, SO15 1GF, SO15 2NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 2BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 76.6% | 65.4% | -11.2% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 21.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 57.2% | 55.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around SO15 2BP this area, 9.7% 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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.7% | 20.4% | -18.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 48.6% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.2% | 74.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 6% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 76.7% | 50.2% | -26.5% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 30.9% | 21.2% | 6.1% | 24.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 49.8% | -26.6% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 15.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 15.7% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 12.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 14.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Polygon was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Polygon has the 30th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 The Polygon, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-06-19 | £497,176 |
| 21B The Polygon, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-27 | £260,394 |
| 51 - 53 The Polygon, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-06-10 | £700,729 |
| 21 The Polygon, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-01-22 | £300,313 |
| 21B The Polygon, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-12-03 | £269,754 |
SO15 2BP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO15 2BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 2BP 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ascupart Street , SO14 1LU | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 750 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,946 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,226 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 | 42 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 978 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Dickinson | Oceana House, 39 - 49 Commercial Road | 89 yd | |
| AVASK Food Service | Fourth Floor, Oceana House | 96 yd | |
| Papillon | Commercial Road, Southampton | 111 yd | |
| Mayflower Theatre | Commercial Road, Southampton | 116 yd | |
| Roppongi Japanese Restaurant | 3 Commercial Road, Southampton | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Village | 22 - 26 Commercial Road, Southampton | 116 yd | |
| Revolution Southampton | 28A Bedford Place, Southampton | 466 yd | |
| The Bedford | 23 Bedford Place, Southampton | 466 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 1 - 2 Bedford Place, Southampton | 466 yd | |
| Cafe Parfait Ltd | 194 Above Bar Street, Southampton | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Cottage | 15A Commercial Road, Southampton | 124 yd | |
| K.BAP Korean BBQ Restaurant | 13 Commercial Road, Southampton | 129 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Platform 1, Central Station | 315 yd | |
| Juliet Pizza | 1A Bedford Place, Southampton | 444 yd | |
| Bennys Burgertown | 8 Shirley Road, Southampton | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 166 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Mayflower Halls, Commercial Road | 315 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Units 2 and 3, Overline House | 316 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 466 yd | |
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Southampton (Mayflower Gym) West Park Road | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Central) WESTERN ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Andrew'S Park EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN EAST PARK BOWLING GREEN PARK WALK | tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Solent Sports Complex) St Andrews Road | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (East Park Terrace) SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY EAST PARK TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 750 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% |
| Median download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.