Hill Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5AZ 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 5AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5WA, SO15 5WE, SO15 5WD, SO15 5AY, SO15 5RY, SO15 5WB, SO15 5WF, SO15 5DH, SO15 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 52.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.3% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 50% | 46.9% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 42.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 41.4% | 46.8% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 45.8% | 41.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -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 | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 8.6% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 31.6% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 14.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 34.4% | -6.2% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 79.5% | 75.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 65.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 65.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 16.1% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 65.2% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 24.4% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 5% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Lane was 163.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Lane has the 46th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 175th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Ayes Court, 60 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-01-24 | £128,794 |
| 44 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-02-09 | £534,678 |
| 44 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2016-03-24 | £472,858 |
| Flat 6 Ayes Court, 60 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2013-11-15 | £128,035 |
| Flat 1 Ayres Court, 60 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2009-03-31 | £130,974 |
SO15 5AZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 5AZ 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 | 73 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,540 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 | 246 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 | 601 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,503 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 | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,857 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 | 1,720 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,637 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 | 432 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,974 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 | 396 yd | |
| Old Mutual Point | 69 - 81 Commercial Road, Southampton | 396 yd | |
| Max Fried Chicken | 85 Commercial Road, Southampton | 398 yd | |
| Papillon | Commercial Road, Southampton | 443 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Grenville House Lower Ground Floor, Nelson Gate | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Osborne | 54 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 338 yd | |
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 424 yd | |
| Mayflower Village | 22 - 26 Commercial Road, Southampton | 557 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 622 yd | |
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emons Indian Takeaway | 12 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 335 yd | |
| Retro Burger | 2A Waterloo Road, Southampton | 343 yd | |
| Bennys Burgertown | 8 Shirley Road, Southampton | 385 yd | |
| Kam Ling | 120 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 424 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 124 Shirley Road, Southampton | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 490 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Mayflower Halls, Commercial Road | 536 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Units 2 and 3, Overline House | 538 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 650 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 230 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Central) WESTERN ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Mayflower Gym) West Park Road | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 772 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 797 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 833 yd | |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 297.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 257.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.