Hill Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5AY is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5RY, SO15 5PA, SO15 5AZ, SO15 5WD, SO15 5DE, SO15 5AX, SO15 5SN, SO15 5WA, SO15 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5AY is primarily male, with 55.7% 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 | 43.8% | 44.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 56.2% | 55.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 5AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 35.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 50.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 33.8% | -9.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 8.1% | 14.8% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12.3% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 12% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 39.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 18.9% | 3.4% | -15.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.2% | 67.5% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, just 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 49.2% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 24.9% | 28.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 22.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 49.1% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 19% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 13.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 10.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 13.2% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Lane was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 145th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.8%.

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 32 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-16 | £225,234 |
| 40 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-05-25 | £520,786 |
| Flat 5 32 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2019-12-20 | £220,816 |
| Flat 2 32 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-02-20 | £227,725 |
| Flat 5 32 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2017-02-17 | £226,586 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,816 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 386 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skandia Point | 69-81 Commercial Road, Southampton | 318 yd | |
| Old Mutual Point | 69 - 81 Commercial Road, Southampton | 318 yd | |
| Max Fried Chicken | 85 Commercial Road, Southampton | 320 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Grenville House Lower Ground Floor, Nelson Gate | 362 yd | |
| Subway | Frobisher House, Blechynden Terrace | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Osborne | 54 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 277 yd | |
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 453 yd | |
| Mayflower Village | 22 - 26 Commercial Road, Southampton | 496 yd | |
| Key And Anchor | 90 Millbrook Road East, Southampton | 646 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emons Indian Takeaway | 12 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 247 yd | |
| Retro Burger | 2A Waterloo Road, Southampton | 288 yd | |
| Bennys Burgertown | 8 Shirley Road, Southampton | 291 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Platform 1, Central Station | 446 yd | |
| Kam Ling | 120 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 415 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Mayflower Halls, Commercial Road | 446 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Units 2 and 3, Overline House | 449 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 707 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Central) WESTERN ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Mayflower Gym) West Park Road | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 804 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 847 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 894 yd | |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 905 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 | 179.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 95.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.