Stafford Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5EA 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 Stafford Road, Southampton, SO15 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5EB, SO15 5DX, SO15 5BE, SO15 3FH, SO15 5BG, SO15 3FG, SO15 5DY, SO15 3FP, SO15 5BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 5EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52% | 51.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 50.2% | 47.8% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 35.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 50.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.8% | 15.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 35.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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 | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 83.8% | 71.2% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 73.1% | 61.7% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 18% | 21.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 61.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 16% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 13.1% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 13.3% | 1.3% | 12.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stafford Road was 81.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stafford Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 349th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Stafford Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-11-18 | £355,601 |
| 50 Stafford Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-07-21 | £423,690 |
| Flat 2 56 Stafford Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-26 | £173,555 |
| 6 Stafford Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2022-08-04 | £396,954 |
| 50 Stafford Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-04-14 | £294,129 |
SO15 5EA 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,038 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 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,519 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,055 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 | 898 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| What A Pizza! | 162 - 164 Shirley Road, Southampton | 119 yd | |
| Chikn Shack | Ground Floor, 132 Shirley Road | 159 yd | |
| Mad Cafe and Deli | 208 Shirley Road, Southampton | 217 yd | |
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 492 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 176 yd | |
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 217 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 268 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 319 yd | |
| Freemantle Hotel | 27 Paynes Road, Southampton | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Kebabs | 192 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 140 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 124 Shirley Road, Southampton | 167 yd | |
| Kam Ling | 120 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 176 yd | |
| Wok 8 | 203 Shirley Road, Southampton | 193 yd | |
| Feasta | 204 Shirley Road, Southampton | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 185 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 841 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 912 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 912 yd | |
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 368 yd | |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 484 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 757 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 767 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 782 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 951 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 494.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 420.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.