Raymond Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5AH 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 Raymond Road, Southampton, SO15 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5AJ, SO15 5DA, SO15 5BZ, SO15 5DB, SO15 5AF, SO15 5AW, SO15 5BT, SO15 5BY, SO15 2NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 5AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.4% | 48.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 41.3% | 45.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 42.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 53% | 54.7% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SO15 5AH this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 9.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 49.5% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.1% | 74.1% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 84.1% | 83.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 83.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.2% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4.7% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raymond Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Raymond Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 324th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Raymond Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £594,000 | 2021-09-07 | £645,358 |
| 2 Raymond Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2011-05-11 | £538,845 |
| 6 Raymond Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2009-06-08 | £655,020 |
| 8 Raymond Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2003-03-20 | £668,966 |
| 4 Raymond Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2002-07-25 | £690,093 |
SO15 5AH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 5AH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | - not rated | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Infant School Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 955 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,715 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 | 624 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Coffee | 7 St James Road, Southampton | 472 yd | |
| Buffet Belle | 58 Marshall Square, Southampton | 554 yd | |
| Mad Cafe and Deli | 208 Shirley Road, Southampton | 742 yd | |
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 745 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherley Bowling Club | Atherley Bowling Club, Raymond Road | 210 yd | |
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 742 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 743 yd | |
| Rio's | 289 Shirley Road, Southampton | 751 yd | |
| The Rover Inn Ltd | 266 Shirley Road, Southampton | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amins Kitchen | Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane | 92 yd | |
| Tasty Curry | 5 St. James Road, Southampton | 460 yd | |
| St. James Fish Bar | 17 St. James Road, Southampton | 460 yd | |
| Imli | 15 St. James Road, Southampton | 460 yd | |
| Wok 8 | 203 Shirley Road, Southampton | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 705 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 746 yd | |
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 908 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 971 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 87 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 520 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 603 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 711 yd | |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 958 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.