Cromwell Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2JF 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 Cromwell Road, Southampton, SO15 2JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2JE, SO15 2HS, SO15 2JH, SO15 2HR, SO15 2JG, SO15 2HT, SO15 2HQ, SO15 2LE, SO15 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 2JF is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 54.3% | 45% | -9.3% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 55% | 9.3% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 2JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.6% 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 | 79% | 68.6% | -10.4% | 37.9% | 30.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.4% | 15.1% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 49% | 41.8% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 31.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 47.3% | 31.5% | -15.8% | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 36.2% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.7% | 88.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 88.5% | 73.7% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 19% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 73.7% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cromwell Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 305th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Cromwell Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-05-17 | £278,585 |
| 22 Cromwell Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-30 | £281,743 |
| 34 Cromwell Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2022-12-20 | £328,830 |
| 66 Cromwell Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-12-05 | £283,303 |
| 2 Cromwell Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-30 | £144,607 |
SO15 2JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2JF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 109 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 917 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 | 1,041 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,209 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 | 316 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,435 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,113 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 | 688 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Bean Coffee Bar | 66 Bedford Place, Southampton | 269 yd | |
| Cafe Creme Oriental Nights | 31 Bedford Place, Southampton | 291 yd | |
| Retro Cafe | 34 Bedford Place, Southampton | 311 yd | |
| Brewdog | 18A Upper Banister Street, Southampton | 333 yd | |
| Piecaramba | 30A Carlton Place, Southampton | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bone Southampton | 29 Bedford Place, Southampton | 291 yd | |
| Rocket Ronnies Ltd | First and Second Floors, 15 - 17 High Street | 312 yd | |
| Overdraft | 29 Carlton Place, Southampton | 344 yd | |
| Cricketers | 34 Carlton Place, Southampton | 344 yd | |
| Popworld | 17 Lower Banister Street, Southampton | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd | 16 Bedford Place, Southampton | 443 yd | |
| JJ'S Caspian Fish and Chips | 8 Bedford Place, Southampton | 447 yd | |
| Romeo Pizza | 3 Bedford Place, Southampton | 447 yd | |
| Ted's Fish Bar | 15 Bedford Place, Polygon | 447 yd | |
| Chickenland | 9 Bedford Place, Southampton | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 137 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 447 yd | |
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 556 yd | |
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 201 yd |
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 353 yd | |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 464 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 796 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 851 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 431.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 376 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.