Paynes Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3DL is located in the Freemantle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paynes Road, Southampton, SO15 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3DJ, SO15 3DN, SO15 3DR, SO15 3FL, SO15 3DQ, SO15 3DH, SO15 3DF, SO15 3AP, SO15 3FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 3DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 51.8% | 49.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 3DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 27.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 42% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 21.8% | 21% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 17.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 27.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 8.9% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 83% | 73.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 76.7% | 70.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 17.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 69.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 11.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paynes Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Banister & Polygon average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 10 5 - 9 Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-08-03 | £104,457 |
| Ocean World House, 1 Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £420,378 | 2022-08-31 | £413,494 |
| Flat 7 5 - 9 Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-09-14 | £103,509 |
| Flat 4 5 - 9 Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2017-11-17 | £126,104 |
| Flat 11 5 - 9 Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-03-17 | £153,809 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,269 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 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,281 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 | 1,589 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,297 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 | 1,114 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cafe and Deli | 208 Shirley Road, Southampton | 73 yd | |
| What A Pizza! | 162 - 164 Shirley Road, Southampton | 155 yd | |
| Chikn Shack | Ground Floor, 132 Shirley Road | 250 yd | |
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 343 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 73 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 153 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 162 yd | |
| Freemantle Hotel | 27 Paynes Road, Southampton | 207 yd | |
| The Rover Inn Ltd | 266 Shirley Road, Southampton | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feasta | 204 Shirley Road, Southampton | 70 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 192 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 104 yd | |
| Wok 8 | 203 Shirley Road, Southampton | 109 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 228 Shirley Road, Southampton | 122 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 64 Park Road, Southampton | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 107 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 601 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 756 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 756 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 228 yd | |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 319 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 571 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 892 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Southampton) Herbert Walker Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 305.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 268.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.