South Mill Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 4JW is located in the Millbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Mill Road, Southampton, SO15 4JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 4JX, SO15 4AE, SO15 4JB, SO15 4JS, SO15 4JA, SO15 4JT, SO15 4JY, SO15 4JH, SO15 4GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 4JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 32.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 53.2% | 60% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 27.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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% | 16.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 29.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.8% | 87.5% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 92.3% | 78.9% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 12.5% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 91.8% | 78.4% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Mill Road was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Mill Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 37th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Smyth Villas South Mill Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2024-04-10 | £255,128 |
| 29 South Mill Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2022-09-01 | £308,826 |
| 57 South Mill Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-23 | £323,941 |
| 25 South Mill Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2019-11-20 | £341,881 |
| 43 South Mill Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2018-08-16 | £340,852 |
SO15 4JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community 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 | 844 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,158 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 | 2,574 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,280 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 | 1,996 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOALS | Vida 5-a-side Football Pitches, Millbrook Point Road | 357 yd | |
| BAT Co Ltd | Regents Park Road, Southampton | 405 yd | |
| Amira Lounge | 206 Shirley Road, Southampton | 504 yd | |
| McDonalds | Redbridge Road, Southampton | 504 yd | |
| Ten Pin | Auckland Road, Southampton | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Hotel - Heeley Group | Regent's Park Public House, 35 Regents Park Road | 285 yd | |
| Giddy Bridge | 10 - 16 London Road, Southampton | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Chippy | 441 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 273 yd | |
| Tony's Grill | 425 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 273 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Southampton | 423 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 273 yd | |
| Aroma Kitchen | 86 Oakley Road, Southampton | 699 yd | |
| Max-Max Chicken & Burgers | 67 Testwood Road, Southampton | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Southampton - Millbrook Road West PFS | Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 357 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 969 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 1,001 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bakers Drive (Closed) | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Southampton) MILLBROOK POINT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 370 yd |
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Millbrook Recreation Ground MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 857 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 | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 317 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 228.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.