Newlands Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5ET 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 Newlands Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5EW, SO15 5AQ, SO15 5AR, SO15 5EU, SO15 5ES, SO15 5FB, SO15 5GL, SO15 5EZ, SO15 5FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 5ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.6% | 49.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO15 5ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.9% | 34.5% | -6.4% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 54.2% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 58.6% | 48.4% | -10.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 39.1% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 5ET this area, 8.4% 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 51.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.5% | 88.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 84% | 83.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 82.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0.3% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlands Avenue was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newlands Avenue has the 40th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 322nd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 178.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Newlands Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-10-24 | £428,080 |
| 103A Newlands Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-09-15 | £212,437 |
| 99 Newlands Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-09 | £445,422 |
| 103 Newlands Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-02-18 | £193,832 |
| 91 Newlands Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-09-29 | £433,451 |
SO15 5ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO15 5ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,005 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 | 598 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 936 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 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,178 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 | 883 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,316 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 | 611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Coffee | 7 St James Road, Southampton | 115 yd | |
| Puccinis | 325 - 327 Shirley Road, Southampton | 454 yd | |
| Burgshake | 321 Shirley Road, Southampton | 456 yd | |
| 329 Cafe and Lounge | 329 Shirley Road, Southampton | 460 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherley Bowling Club | Atherley Bowling Club, Raymond Road | 271 yd | |
| New Century Bingo | 309 - 311 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 454 yd | |
| Rio's | 289 Shirley Road, Southampton | 476 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 524 yd | |
| Bright Water Inn | 370-372 Shirley Road, Southampton | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Curry | 5 St. James Road, Southampton | 109 yd | |
| St. James Fish Bar | 17 St. James Road, Southampton | 109 yd | |
| Imli | 15 St. James Road, Southampton | 109 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 313 Shirley Road, Southampton | 454 yd | |
| Fresh Shawarma | 301 Shirley Road, Southampton | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 524 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 524 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 653 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 660 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 923 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 | 339 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 486 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 537 yd | |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 551 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 559 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 625 yd | |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 653 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 886 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.