James Weld Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 2SW is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 2009-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Weld Close, Southampton, SO15 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 2YA, SO15 2YN, SO15 2UE, SO15 2SJ, SO15 2LR, SO15 2HN, SO17 1YB, SO15 2YD, SO17 1XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 2SW is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 47.7% | 44.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 55.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 2SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 68.3% | 66.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 22.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 57.3% | 57.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2SW this area, 6% 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.6% | 15.7% | -5.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 64.9% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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 | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 74.5% | 71.9% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 70.6% | 58.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 16% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 70.6% | 58.7% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 15.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Weld Close was 193.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Weld Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 137th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 James Weld Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-05-14 | £509,734 |
| 37 James Weld Close, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2024-04-08 | £219,065 |
| 16 James Weld Close, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-02-17 | £201,298 |
| 19 James Weld Close, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2022-11-07 | £143,614 |
| 41 James Weld Close, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-26 | £225,015 |
SO15 2SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2SW 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 | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,954 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 | 368 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | - not rated | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors Mount Pleasant Road , SO14 0WZ | 4out of 4 | 841 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 | 2,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 3,722 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 | 131 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Inspire Enterprise Academy Chapel Road , SO14 5GL | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,623 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,752 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 | 1,409 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 | 405 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Aubergine | Courts of Justice, London Road | 289 yd | |
| Hope Street Cafe | 30 - 32 The Avenue, Southampton | 304 yd | |
| Cafe Creme Oriental Nights | 31 Bedford Place, Southampton | 331 yd | |
| Happy Bean Coffee Bar | 66 Bedford Place, Southampton | 336 yd | |
| Brewdog | 18A Upper Banister Street, Southampton | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Ronnies Ltd | First and Second Floors, 15 - 17 High Street | 257 yd | |
| 7 Bone Southampton | 29 Bedford Place, Southampton | 331 yd | |
| Overdraft | 29 Carlton Place, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| Cricketers | 34 Carlton Place, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| Seymours Wine Bar | 4 Carlton Place, Southampton | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Chinese Takeaway | 67 The Avenue, Southampton | 398 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 65 The Avenue, Southampton | 412 yd | |
| Southampton Kebab House | 42B London Road, Southampton | 473 yd | |
| Caribbean Spice & Jerk Ltd | 16 Bedford Place, Southampton | 476 yd | |
| JJ'S Caspian Fish and Chips | 8 Bedford Place, Southampton | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 226 yd | |
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 335 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | 40A - 42A London Road, Southampton | 513 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 88 - 96 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 90 yd | |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 128 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 369 yd |
| Jo Jo'S Health And Fitness KINGSWAY HALL KINGSWAY HALL LODGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Bevois Town Primary School CEDAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 603 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Southampton Solent University (Sports Centre St Marys) ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 756 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 803 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 | 80.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.9% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.