Nightingale Grove is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3HQ 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 Nightingale Grove, Southampton, SO15 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3AP, SO15 3DQ, SO15 3NW, SO15 3EL, SO15 3DR, SO15 3HR, SO15 3SN, SO15 3DS, SO15 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 3HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.3% | 49.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 50.2% | 45.9% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.4% | 35.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 52.7% | 43.8% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 40.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 11.5% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 12.7% | 15.7% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 43% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 14.4% | 2.2% | -12.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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 | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.3% | 70.1% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 71% | 66.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 16.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 70.7% | 67% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 18.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 4.6% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Grove was 219.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Grove has the 32nd highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 121st highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Nightingale Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-11-22 | £164,146 |
| Flat 3 17 Nightingale Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-09-11 | £95,999 |
| 6 Nightingale Grove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,500 | 2023-11-10 | £207,634 |
| Flat 2 1 Nightingale Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-09-08 | £89,906 |
| Flat 7 17 Nightingale Grove, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-07-14 | £111,007 |
SO15 3HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 175 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,206 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 | 1,431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,145 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 | 1,553 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,423 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 | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 2,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 2,268 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 | 156 yd | |
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 224 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 282 yd | |
| What A Pizza! | 162 - 164 Shirley Road, Southampton | 302 yd | |
| Puccinis | 325 - 327 Shirley Road, Southampton | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 97 yd | |
| The Rover Inn Ltd | 266 Shirley Road, Southampton | 133 yd | |
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 156 yd | |
| Rio's | 289 Shirley Road, Southampton | 241 yd | |
| Freemantle Arms | 33 Albany Road, Southampton | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Chef | 228 Shirley Road, Southampton | 106 yd | |
| Feasta | 204 Shirley Road, Southampton | 168 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Southampton | 282 Shirley Road, Southampton | 184 yd | |
| Wok 8 | 203 Shirley Road, Southampton | 187 yd | |
| Mai Thai | 294 Shirley Road, Southampton | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 193 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 472 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 616 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 616 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 147 yd | |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 374 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 422 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 912 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.