Foundry Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3JT 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 3JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 8PY, SO15 8PT, SO15 3JQ, SO15 3JR, SO15 8PX, SO15 3LW, SO15 3JN, SO15 8PZ, SO15 3JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 3JT 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 3JT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,250 | 2020-10-12 | £135,333 |
| 286 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-06-06 | £114,319 |
| 284 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2013-01-11 | £120,787 |
| 282 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2006-08-04 | £139,200 |
| 286 Foundry Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2006-07-12 | £136,907 |
SO15 3JT 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 | 4,662 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 | 239 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 535 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,393 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 | 1,592 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,740 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 | 1,257 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,159 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 | 203 yd | |
| Mevlana Turkish Kitchen | 9A - 10A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 213 yd | |
| Coffee 1 | 4A - 5A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 222 yd | |
| Cafe aroma | 48 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 250 yd | |
| Bites of India Cafe and Indian Takeaway | 42 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Lounge | 429 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 283 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 373 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 392 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 403 yd | |
| Bright Water Inn | 370-372 Shirley Road, Southampton | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Chicken | 8A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 213 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 216 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 10 Park Street, Southampton | 287 yd | |
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 388 yd | |
| Shirley Kebab | 108 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 205 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 253 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 392 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 392 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 416 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 485 yd | |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 883 yd | |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 924 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 929 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 190.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.