Arthur Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5DW 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 Arthur Road, Southampton, SO15 5DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5EG, SO15 5DU, SO15 5BJ, SO15 5EF, SO15 5BL, SO15 5DT, SO15 5RS, SO15 5BE, SO15 5EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 5DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 64.5% | 55.6% | -8.9% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 27.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 53.3% | 48.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 17.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 42% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.1% | 80.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 70.9% | 51.6% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 34% | 19.9% | 6.1% | 27.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 51.4% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 16.9% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 15.7% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 12.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 16.6% | 1.3% | 15.3% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Road was 175.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arthur Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 160th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51A Arthur Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2025-04-29 | £1,622,083 |
| 63 Arthur Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2023-01-12 | £353,576 |
| Flat 2 45 - 47 Arthur Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-06-06 | £124,042 |
| 53 Arthur Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-10-14 | £411,671 |
| Flat 4 45 - 47 Arthur Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2016-03-16 | £114,940 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,314 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 | - not rated | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Infant School Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | - not rated | 658 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,575 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,853 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 | 1,343 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,911 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 | 224 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 862 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cafe and Deli | 208 Shirley Road, Southampton | 294 yd | |
| What A Pizza! | 162 - 164 Shirley Road, Southampton | 311 yd | |
| Chikn Shack | Ground Floor, 132 Shirley Road | 376 yd | |
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 438 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 294 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 336 yd | |
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 393 yd | |
| The Rover Inn Ltd | 266 Shirley Road, Southampton | 404 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok 8 | 203 Shirley Road, Southampton | 255 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 192 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 291 yd | |
| Feasta | 204 Shirley Road, Southampton | 292 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 228 Shirley Road, Southampton | 319 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 124 Shirley Road, Southampton | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 254 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 821 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 821 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 884 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 341 yd | |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 549 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 662 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 731 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 752 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 843 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 136.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.