Elmes Drive is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 4PH 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 Elmes Drive, Southampton, SO15 4PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 4JL, SO15 4PJ, SO15 4PE, SO15 4JP, SO15 0LL, SO15 4PD, SO15 4JJ, SO15 4JN, SO15 4PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 4PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 36% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 48.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 11.5% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (86%) 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 | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 37% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 15.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 11.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 19.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 27.2% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.5% | 75.5% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
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 | 85.4% | 81.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 81.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 12.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 12.6% | 0.9% | 11.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmes Drive was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elmes Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 58th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elmes Drive, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-11-18 | £347,500 |
| 53 Elmes Drive, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-30 | £332,048 |
| 29 Elmes Drive, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-05-28 | £352,452 |
| 5 Elmes Drive, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-10-21 | £353,390 |
| 9 Elmes Drive, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2020-02-27 | £330,190 |
SO15 4PH 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 | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,572 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 | 1,094 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,906 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOALS | Vida 5-a-side Football Pitches, Millbrook Point Road | 150 yd | |
| Ten Pin | Auckland Road, Southampton | 288 yd | |
| FireRock | First Avenue, Southampton | 723 yd | |
| BAT Co Ltd | Regents Park Road, Southampton | 749 yd | |
| Adem's Cafe Ltd | Southampton Harley Davidson, Heritage House | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Hotel - Heeley Group | Regent's Park Public House, 35 Regents Park Road | 629 yd | |
| Giddy Bridge | 10 - 16 London Road, Southampton | 837 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Chippy | 441 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 306 yd | |
| Tony's Grill | 425 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 306 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Southampton | 423 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 306 yd | |
| Aroma Kitchen | 86 Oakley Road, Southampton | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Southampton - Millbrook Road West PFS | Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 150 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 305 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Bakers Drive (Closed) | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Millbrook Recreation Ground MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Southampton) MILLBROOK POINT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 453 yd |
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 434.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 367.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.