Lumsden Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5EJ 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 Lumsden Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5FP, SO15 5FR, SO15 5EL, SO15 5FQ, SO15 5EP, SO15 5EN, SO15 5EQ, SO15 5ER, SO15 5FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 5EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52.4% | 48.9% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.1% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 40.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 45.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.6% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around SO15 5EJ this area, 7.7% 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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 7.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 43.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.8% | 87.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 88.9% | 79.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 13.1% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 79.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumsden Avenue was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lumsden Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 257th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Lumsden Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £386,200 | 2025-01-27 | £371,737 |
| 65 Lumsden Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-03-25 | £436,351 |
| 29 Lumsden Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2022-12-16 | £456,704 |
| 65 Lumsden Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-07-29 | £443,199 |
| 5 Lumsden Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-30 | £459,504 |
SO15 5EJ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,266 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 | 378 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,199 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 | 1,153 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 841 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 215 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 217 yd | |
| Puccinis | 325 - 327 Shirley Road, Southampton | 255 yd | |
| Burgshake | 321 Shirley Road, Southampton | 261 yd | |
| 329 Cafe and Lounge | 329 Shirley Road, Southampton | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio's | 289 Shirley Road, Southampton | 212 yd | |
| New Century Bingo | 309 - 311 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 255 yd | |
| The Rover Inn Ltd | 266 Shirley Road, Southampton | 281 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 333 yd | |
| Atherley Bowling Club | Atherley Bowling Club, Raymond Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Catch Fish & Chips | 275 Shirley Road, Southampton | 201 yd | |
| Fresh Shawarma | 301 Shirley Road, Southampton | 218 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 313 Shirley Road, Southampton | 255 yd | |
| Mai Thai | 294 Shirley Road, Southampton | 256 yd | |
| Sanjha Takeaway & Delivery | 296 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 408 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 445 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 445 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 609 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 692 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 | 112 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 263 yd | |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 433 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 610 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 776 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 813 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 214.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.