Shirley Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3FD 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 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3AY, SO15 3RS, SO15 3FF, SO15 3AZ, SO15 3FA, SO15 3AX, SO15 3FH, SO15 5DN, SO15 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 3FD 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 | 42.3% | 43.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 57.7% | 56.6% | -1.1% | 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 3FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 56.5% | 57.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 24.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 12.2% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 49.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 9.7% | 15.6% | 5.9% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 16.5% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7.4% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 38.1% | -5.0% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 13% | 5.2% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10% | 4.3% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 78.4% | 80.8% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 49.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 22.4% | 32.6% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 26.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 8.5% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 50% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 21.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 18.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43% | 76.7% | -33.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 20.5% | 1.3% | 19.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Shirley Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-02-21 | £299,644 |
| 114 Shirley Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2024-12-09 | £275,765 |
| Garden Flat 1 110 Shirley Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2021-11-26 | £126,663 |
| Garden Flat 2 110 Shirley Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2021-05-14 | £134,155 |
| 128 Shirley Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2019-04-29 | £20,184 |
SO15 3FD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 3FD 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,121 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 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,535 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 | 1,689 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,068 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 | 849 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chikn Shack | Ground Floor, 132 Shirley Road | 25 yd | |
| What A Pizza! | 162 - 164 Shirley Road, Southampton | 130 yd | |
| Mad Cafe and Deli | 208 Shirley Road, Southampton | 295 yd | |
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 598 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 11 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 190 yd | |
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 295 yd | |
| Freemantle Hotel | 27 Paynes Road, Southampton | 340 yd | |
| The Osborne | 54 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Fish Bar | 124 Shirley Road, Southampton | 7 yd | |
| Kam Ling | 120 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 11 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 64 Park Road, Southampton | 190 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 192 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 194 yd | |
| Feasta | 204 Shirley Road, Southampton | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 284 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Mayflower Halls, Commercial Road | 848 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Units 2 and 3, Overline House | 850 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 856 yd | |
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 385 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 473 yd | |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 532 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 845 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 921 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Central) WESTERN ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Southampton) Herbert Walker Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 319.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 282 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.