Foundry Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3GE 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 Foundry Lane, Southampton, SO15 3GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3LD, SO15 8LF, SO15 3ER, SO15 3GB, SO15 8LG, SO15 3GD, SO15 3LB, SO15 3LE, SO15 3GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 3GE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 40.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 44.4% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 52.9% | 47.3% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 18% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 34.3% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.1% | 73% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 75.4% | 71% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 10.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 74.6% | 71.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 14% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 4.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foundry Lane was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foundry Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 337th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-02-14 | £333,970 |
| 158 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2023-10-06 | £289,080 |
| 170 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £348,850 | 2023-02-08 | £342,841 |
| 158A Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-08-04 | £264,722 |
| 152 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-28 | £302,550 |
SO15 3GE 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 3GE 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 4,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 755 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 | 809 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,029 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,714 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 | 1,809 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,808 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 | 2,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House | 121 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 96 yd | |
| Treat Me Sweet | 33 Heysham Road, Southampton | 424 yd | |
| Kachina Chinese Restaurant | 376 Shirley Road, Southampton | 479 yd | |
| Burgshake | 321 Shirley Road, Southampton | 492 yd | |
| 329 Cafe and Lounge | 329 Shirley Road, Southampton | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Arms | 33 Albany Road, Southampton | 261 yd | |
| Bright Water Inn | 370-372 Shirley Road, Southampton | 479 yd | |
| The Brass Monkey | 358 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 479 yd | |
| New Century Bingo | 309 - 311 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 493 yd | |
| Giddy Bridge | 10 - 16 London Road, Southampton | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max-Max Chicken & Burgers | 67 Testwood Road, Southampton | 350 yd | |
| Foodys | 334 Shirley Road, Southampton | 443 yd | |
| Tanzim's Fish & Chips | 328 Shirley Road, Southampton | 443 yd | |
| Super Chef (Wok) | 330 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 443 yd | |
| Sanjha Takeaway & Delivery | 296 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 42 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 545 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 545 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 597 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 331 yd | |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 586 yd | |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 985 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Southampton) MILLBROOK POINT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,054 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 310.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 236.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.