Paynes Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 3SQ 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 Paynes Road, Southampton, SO15 3SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3JW, SO15 3SH, SO15 3BW, SO15 3AL, SO15 3RU, SO15 3FX, SO15 3FW, SO15 3FS, SO15 3FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 3SQ is primarily male, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 46.8% | 42.1% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 53.2% | 57.9% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 3SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 38.8% | 44.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 27.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 19.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 38.5% | 39.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 20.1% | 15.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 23.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 29.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 83.7% | 85.9% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 82.9% | 81.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 6% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 81.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paynes Road was 241.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paynes Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 99th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Winsor House Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-10-03 | £130,575 |
| Flat 2 Winsor House Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-07 | £134,423 |
| Flat 6 Winsor House Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-02-12 | £119,770 |
| Flat 7 Winsor House Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-11-03 | £119,271 |
| Flat 15 Winsor House Paynes Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-09-29 | £114,262 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,994 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 | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Infant School Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | - not rated | 395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 2out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane First School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 886 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,204 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 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,109 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,964 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 | 800 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House | 121 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 357 yd | |
| Food Hub Cafe | Unit 107, Solent Business Centre | 585 yd | |
| Pink Olive Grazing | Unit 204, Solent Business Centre | 603 yd | |
| Mad Cafe and Deli | 208 Shirley Road, Southampton | 691 yd | |
| Amira Lounge | 206 Shirley Road, Southampton | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Arms | 101 Waterloo Road, Shirley | 395 yd | |
| Freemantle Hotel | 27 Paynes Road, Southampton | 446 yd | |
| Freemantle Arms | 33 Albany Road, Southampton | 456 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 592 yd | |
| Key And Anchor | 90 Millbrook Road East, Southampton | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max-Max Chicken & Burgers | 67 Testwood Road, Southampton | 348 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 64 Park Road, Southampton | 592 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 228 Shirley Road, Southampton | 683 yd | |
| Feasta | 204 Shirley Road, Southampton | 693 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Southampton | 282 Shirley Road, Southampton | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 434 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 731 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 952 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 952 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 394 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 709 yd | |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 727 yd | |
| Spirit Health Club (Southampton) Herbert Walker Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Southampton) MILLBROOK POINT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,089 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 | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.