Malmesbury Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5FQ 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 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, SO15 5FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5FP, SO15 5EX, SO15 5EN, SO15 5EJ, SO15 5EU, SO15 5FJ, SO15 5FN, SO15 5EQ, SO15 5EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 5FQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 45% | 47.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 55% | 52.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 5FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 50.9% | 45% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 36.9% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 45% | 54.6% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 30.3% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.5% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 48.2% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 13.9% | 2.8% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.6% | 73% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 64.8% | 60.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 17.3% | 19.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 60.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 18% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 5.1% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 10.8% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malmesbury Road was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Malmesbury Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130B Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2025-12-15 | £140,355 |
| 118 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-04-09 | £287,918 |
| Flat 4 140 - 142 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-07 | £158,428 |
| 120 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2025-02-17 | £277,655 |
| Flat A 128 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-02-15 | £115,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,743 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 | 4,163 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 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Infant School Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | - not rated | 830 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 893 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 | 893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,330 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,568 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 | 1,091 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,144 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 | 309 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,754 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culture Caff | 281 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 309 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 320 yd | |
| Hello Coffee | 7 St James Road, Southampton | 329 yd | |
| Puccinis | 325 - 327 Shirley Road, Southampton | 358 yd | |
| Burgshake | 321 Shirley Road, Southampton | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherley Bowling Club | Atherley Bowling Club, Raymond Road | 308 yd | |
| Rio's | 289 Shirley Road, Southampton | 310 yd | |
| New Century Bingo | 309 - 311 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 358 yd | |
| The Rover Inn Ltd | 266 Shirley Road, Southampton | 361 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Catch Fish & Chips | 275 Shirley Road, Southampton | 290 yd | |
| Tasty Curry | 5 St. James Road, Southampton | 320 yd | |
| St. James Fish Bar | 17 St. James Road, Southampton | 320 yd | |
| Imli | 15 St. James Road, Southampton | 320 yd | |
| Fresh Shawarma | 301 Shirley Road, Southampton | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 437 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 530 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 530 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 689 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 794 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 | 117 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 329 yd | |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 506 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 537 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 727 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 834 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 | 303.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 229.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.