Kentish Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3GX 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 Kentish Road, Southampton, SO15 3GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3GN, SO15 3GP, SO15 3GL, SO15 3HE, SO15 3HD, SO15 3GG, SO15 3LA, SO15 3GJ, SO15 3GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 3GX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3GX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 38% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 52.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 31.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23.7% | 20.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 34.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 80.8% | 72.3% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 82.3% | 72.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 14.3% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 72.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 17.7% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.3% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentish Road was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kentish Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 314th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 4 Kentish Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-09-10 | £165,828 |
| 12 Kentish Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-05-02 | £232,597 |
| 16 Kentish Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2021-09-06 | £259,814 |
| 2A Kentish Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2018-08-24 | £159,056 |
| 8 Kentish Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2015-09-14 | £264,000 |
SO15 3GX 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,646 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 | - not rated | 387 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 2out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane First School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Infant School Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | - not rated | 687 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,519 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,142 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 | 544 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Hospital and Home Education Service , Southampton General Hospital SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kachina Chinese Restaurant | 376 Shirley Road, Southampton | 228 yd | |
| 329 Cafe and Lounge | 329 Shirley Road, Southampton | 231 yd | |
| Burgshake | 321 Shirley Road, Southampton | 236 yd | |
| Puccinis | 325 - 327 Shirley Road, Southampton | 239 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Water Inn | 370-372 Shirley Road, Southampton | 228 yd | |
| The Brass Monkey | 358 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 228 yd | |
| New Century Bingo | 309 - 311 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 239 yd | |
| Freemantle Arms | 33 Albany Road, Southampton | 244 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodys | 334 Shirley Road, Southampton | 194 yd | |
| Tanzim's Fish & Chips | 328 Shirley Road, Southampton | 194 yd | |
| Super Chef (Wok) | 330 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 194 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 313 Shirley Road, Southampton | 239 yd | |
| Sanjha Takeaway & Delivery | 296 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 249 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 300 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 300 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 397 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 42 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 66 yd | |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 427 yd | |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 691 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 840 yd | |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 341.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 277.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.