Richmond Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3FR 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 Richmond Road, Southampton, SO15 3FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3FT, SO15 3FQ, SO15 3DT, SO15 3DS, SO15 3DX, SO15 3LN, SO15 3DP, SO15 3SN, SO15 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 3FR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.6% | 47.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 3FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 49.3% | 45.4% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 38.5% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.2% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 46.2% | 43.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 39.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 10.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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 | 22.3% | 14.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 40.5% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.4% | 81.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 76.3% | 63% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 21.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 63.3% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 15.2% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 5.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 10.8% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 195.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 144th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 3 10 - 14 Richmond Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-08-19 | £122,127 |
| 54 Richmond Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-05-24 | £275,684 |
| Flat 2 Cheriton Court, 16 - 18 Richmond Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2023-11-29 | £133,639 |
| 60 Richmond Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-09-20 | £305,628 |
| 6 Richmond Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-09 | £302,487 |
SO15 3FR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SO15 3FR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,862 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 | 329 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 | 478 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,121 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 | 1,763 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,890 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 | 1,314 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 314 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 121 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 367 yd | |
| What A Pizza! | 162 - 164 Shirley Road, Southampton | 385 yd | |
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 410 yd | |
| Chikn Shack | Ground Floor, 132 Shirley Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Hotel | 27 Paynes Road, Southampton | 148 yd | |
| Freemantle Arms | 33 Albany Road, Southampton | 229 yd | |
| Waterloo Arms | 101 Waterloo Road, Shirley | 280 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 282 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dragon | 64 Park Road, Southampton | 282 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 228 Shirley Road, Southampton | 303 yd | |
| Feasta | 204 Shirley Road, Southampton | 318 yd | |
| Wok 8 | 203 Shirley Road, Southampton | 353 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 192 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 355 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 400 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 733 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 733 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 221 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 358 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 497 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 500 yd | |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Southampton) Herbert Walker Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 973 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 | 279.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.