Henry Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3HB 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 Henry Road, Southampton, SO15 3HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3HA, SO15 3JL, SO15 3GZ, SO15 3JH, SO15 3GY, SO15 3JP, SO15 3JY, SO15 3HF, SO15 3RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 3HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 3HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 41.9% | 46.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 43.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 43.4% | 51.6% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 34.1% | -8.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 7.5% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 35.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.8% | 77.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 74.6% 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% | 74.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 74.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 4.4% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Road was 373.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.7% higher than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henry Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 39th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Henry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-01-26 | £272,902 |
| 7 Henry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-07-10 | £238,773 |
| 25 Henry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-03-03 | £273,315 |
| 1 Henry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2022-08-26 | £263,813 |
| 51 Henry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-11-01 | £316,816 |
SO15 3HB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3HB 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | 4,646 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 | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,236 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 | 786 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,583 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 | 1,533 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,489 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 | 1,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,430 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 | 1,708 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat Me Sweet | 33 Heysham Road, Southampton | 55 yd | |
| Kachina Chinese Restaurant | 376 Shirley Road, Southampton | 204 yd | |
| McDonalds | 361-363 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 232 yd | |
| Grill House | 393 Shirley Road, Southampton | 232 yd | |
| Cozy Seven | 407 Shirley Road, Southampton | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Water Inn | 370-372 Shirley Road, Southampton | 204 yd | |
| The Brass Monkey | 358 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 204 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 232 yd | |
| Santo Lounge | 429 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 254 yd | |
| New Century Bingo | 309 - 311 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Chicken | 8A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 296 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 331 yd | |
| Super Chef (Wok) | 330 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 351 yd | |
| Foodys | 334 Shirley Road, Southampton | 351 yd | |
| Tanzim's Fish & Chips | 328 Shirley Road, Southampton | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 220 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 232 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 232 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 390 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 124 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 217 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 229 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 621 yd | |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 632 yd | |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 916 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 | 232.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 132.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.