Shirley High Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3NG 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 Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3NF, SO15 3NH, SO15 3LY, SO15 3LX, SO15 3NN, SO15 3NJ, SO15 5PQ, SO15 3LR, SO15 3ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 3NG 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 | 53.3% | 49.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.7% | 4.0% | 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 3NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 46.2% | 44.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 40.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 47.4% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.2% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.7% | 18.6% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 14.9% | -4.8% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 41.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 10% | 4.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.7% | 77.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 71.7% | 57% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 28.7% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 22.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 57% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 17.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 15.5% | 1.3% | 14.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley High Street was 232.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% higher than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shirley High Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 106th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Shirley High Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-04-07 | £233,771 |
| 22 Shirley High Street, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-11-11 | £418,103 |
| 22A Shirley High Street, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2008-09-17 | £341,667 |
SO15 3NG 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 2,931 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 | 4,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane First School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 351 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 2out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 407 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,507 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 | 703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,220 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 | 1,334 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,628 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 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,128 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 | 1,128 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Children's Centre at Burseldon House 119 Tremona Road , Shirley Warren SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe aroma | 48 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 66 yd | |
| Bites of India Cafe and Indian Takeaway | 42 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 66 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 1 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 95 yd | |
| Mevlana Turkish Kitchen | 9A - 10A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 98 yd | |
| Costa | 57 - 59 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 190 yd | |
| Santo Lounge | 429 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 212 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 235 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 294 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 8 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 58 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 8A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 98 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 10 Park Street, Southampton | 164 yd | |
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 170 yd | |
| Precinct Snax | First Floor, 1 Redcar Street | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 122 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 212 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 294 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 307 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 249 yd | |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 565 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 907 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 911 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.