The Dell is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2PF is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Dell, Southampton, SO15 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2AR, SO15 2BU, SO15 2PR, SO15 2HD, SO15 2HY, SO15 2PX, SO15 2ND, SO15 2PP, SO15 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 2PF is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 56.4% | 45.3% | -11.1% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 43.6% | 54.7% | 11.1% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 2PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.8% 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 | 75.7% | 69.8% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 31.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 22.4% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 57.1% | 53.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 39% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2PF this area, 5.1% 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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.8% | 23.8% | -9.0% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 50.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.2% | 67.4% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 78.2% | 66.3% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 15.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 65.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 11.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 10% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Dell was 352.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Dell has the 16th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 45th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 181.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ted Bates Court The Dell, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-06-26 | £170,355 |
| 4 Ted Bates Court The Dell, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2024-06-14 | £196,910 |
| 27 Ted Bates Court The Dell, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2023-09-13 | £215,775 |
| 44 Le Tissier Court The Dell, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-04 | £198,965 |
| 18 Ted Bates Court The Dell, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-06-29 | £182,718 |
SO15 2PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2PF 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 | 114 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,196 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 | 147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 476 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 | 653 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,815 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 | 1,446 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,481 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 | 549 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,811 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 | 530 yd | |
| Popsi's | 80 Bedford Place, Southampton | 561 yd | |
| Cafe Creme Oriental Nights | 31 Bedford Place, Southampton | 563 yd | |
| Retro Cafe | 34 Bedford Place, Southampton | 569 yd | |
| Nara Japanese Restaurant | 82D Bedford Place, Southampton | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bone Southampton | 29 Bedford Place, Southampton | 563 yd | |
| Popworld | 17 Lower Banister Street, Southampton | 605 yd | |
| Overdraft | 29 Carlton Place, Southampton | 628 yd | |
| Cricketers | 34 Carlton Place, Southampton | 628 yd | |
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd | 16 Bedford Place, Southampton | 643 yd | |
| Kam Ling | 120 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 645 yd | |
| JJ'S Caspian Fish and Chips | 8 Bedford Place, Southampton | 646 yd | |
| Romeo Pizza | 3 Bedford Place, Southampton | 646 yd | |
| Ted's Fish Bar | 15 Bedford Place, Polygon | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 509 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 646 yd | |
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 688 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 752 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Mayflower Halls, Commercial Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 126 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 430 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 544 yd |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 665 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 769 yd | |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 819 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.