Foundry Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3JS 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 3JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3JP, SO15 3JN, SO15 3JL, SO15 3JH, SO15 3JU, SO15 3JT, SO15 8PR, SO15 8PY, SO15 8PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 3JS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.6% | 47.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 3JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 41.1% | 43.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 37.5% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 42.6% | 47.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 45% | 40.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| 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 | 21.3% | 15% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 8% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 43% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.6% | 84.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 76.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 77.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foundry Lane was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foundry Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 245th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 227 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2024-07-09 | £100,158 |
| 237 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-07-28 | £353,540 |
| 265 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-30 | £328,466 |
| 259 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2022-03-31 | £368,769 |
| 253 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-21 | £338,435 |
SO15 3JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,679 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 | 116 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 622 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 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,153 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 | 648 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 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,457 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 | 1,585 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,282 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 | 89 yd | |
| Coffee 1 | 4A - 5A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 231 yd | |
| Mevlana Turkish Kitchen | 9A - 10A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 246 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 417 Shirley Road, Southampton | 263 yd | |
| Cozy Seven | 407 Shirley Road, Southampton | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Lounge | 429 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 263 yd | |
| Bright Water Inn | 370-372 Shirley Road, Southampton | 317 yd | |
| The Brass Monkey | 358 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 317 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 321 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Chicken | 8A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 246 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 269 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 10 Park Street, Southampton | 400 yd | |
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 469 yd | |
| Super Chef (Wok) | 330 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 227 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 318 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 321 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 321 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 482 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 368 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 523 yd | |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 770 yd | |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 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 | 345.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 305.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.