Hulse Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2QU is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 2017-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hulse Road, Southampton, SO15 2QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2RS, SO15 2SB, SO15 2PY, SO15 2JW, SO15 2GS, SO15 2SD, SO15 2QZ, SO17 1XE, SO15 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 2QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41% | 50.8% | 9.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 59% | 49.2% | -9.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 73.7% | 63.4% | -10.3% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 29.3% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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 | 60.1% | 59% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 2QU this area, 6.9% 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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.4% | 64.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.1% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 73.3% | 73.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 59.4% | 62.1% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 11.9% | -6.2% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 62.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 23.6% | 11.7% | -11.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hulse Road was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.1% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hulse Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 288th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 98.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 18 Hulse Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-03 | £205,428 |
| Flat 1 18 Hulse Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-23 | £240,000 |
| Flat 14 18 Hulse Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-07-04 | £174,094 |
| Flat 3 18 Hulse Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-12-16 | £176,030 |
| Flat 4 18 Hulse Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-30 | £228,556 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 2QU 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 | 135 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,384 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 | 424 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Junior School Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 2out of 4 | 1,198 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 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,159 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazzeez | 69 The Avenue, Southampton | 119 yd | |
| The Avenue Cafe | Avenue St Andrews United Reformed C, The Avenue | 196 yd | |
| Buffet Belle | 58 Marshall Square, Southampton | 286 yd | |
| Hope Street Cafe | 30 - 32 The Avenue, Southampton | 321 yd | |
| Pam's Cake and Samosas | 122 Gordon Avenue, Southampton | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Ronnies Ltd | First and Second Floors, 15 - 17 High Street | 705 yd | |
| The Guide Dog Alehouse Ltd | 38 Earls Road, Southampton | 706 yd | |
| 7 Bone Southampton | 29 Bedford Place, Southampton | 756 yd | |
| Overdraft | 29 Carlton Place, Southampton | 780 yd | |
| Cricketers | 34 Carlton Place, Southampton | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 65 The Avenue, Southampton | 119 yd | |
| The Avenue Chinese Takeaway | 67 The Avenue, Southampton | 134 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 112 Lodge Road, Southampton | 417 yd | |
| Curry House | 96 Lodge Road, Southampton | 522 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 58 Lodge Road, Southampton | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 149 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 15 Lodge Road, Southampton | 716 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 88 - 96 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 415 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 487 yd | |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 776 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 931 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 978 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 | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.