Brighton Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2JL 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 Brighton Road, Southampton, SO15 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2JJ, SO15 2LQ, SO15 2JP, SO15 2SN, SO15 2TS, SO17 1XR, SO15 2TA, SO15 2UE, SO15 2YN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 2JL is primarily male, with 56.6% 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 | 41.6% | 43.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 58.4% | 56.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
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 2JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.2% 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 | 71% | 72.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 18.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2JL this area, 4.5% 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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.2% | 25.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 51.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86.6% | 75.4% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 80.7% | 61.2% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 17.3% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 61.1% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 13.9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Road was 210.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brighton Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 121st highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Brighton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-07-11 | £399,115 |
| 12B Brighton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £434,000 | 2022-12-14 | £422,671 |
| 22 Brighton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-10-26 | £363,259 |
| 21 Brighton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-12-14 | £365,738 |
| 12 Brighton Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-12-10 | £771,821 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 2JL 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 | 147 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,817 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 | 330 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | - not rated | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Enterprise Academy Chapel Road , SO14 5GL | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 1,457 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,828 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 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Street Cafe | 30 - 32 The Avenue, Southampton | 206 yd | |
| Lazzeez | 69 The Avenue, Southampton | 230 yd | |
| The Avenue Cafe | Avenue St Andrews United Reformed C, The Avenue | 401 yd | |
| Flying Aubergine | Courts of Justice, London Road | 471 yd | |
| Buffet Belle | 58 Marshall Square, Southampton | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Ronnies Ltd | First and Second Floors, 15 - 17 High Street | 444 yd | |
| 7 Bone Southampton | 29 Bedford Place, Southampton | 506 yd | |
| Overdraft | 29 Carlton Place, Southampton | 522 yd | |
| Cricketers | 34 Carlton Place, Southampton | 522 yd | |
| Seymours Wine Bar | 4 Carlton Place, Southampton | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Chinese Takeaway | 67 The Avenue, Southampton | 218 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 65 The Avenue, Southampton | 230 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 112 Lodge Road, Southampton | 420 yd | |
| The Phat Chip Co | 89 Lodge Road, Southampton | 508 yd | |
| Curry House | 96 Lodge Road, Southampton | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 153 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 222 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 661 yd | |
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 702 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 15 Lodge Road, Southampton | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 228 yd | |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 329 yd |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 534 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 881 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 296.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 165.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.