Malmesbury Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5FR 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 5FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5FT, SO15 5FS, SO15 5EL, SO15 5EJ, SO15 5EP, SO15 3HT, SO15 5FP, SO15 3HU, SO15 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 5FR 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 5FR, 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 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malmesbury Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 124th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-07-01 | £209,559 |
| 20 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-06-10 | £259,018 |
| 16 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2024-02-01 | £272,002 |
| 12 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2023-11-15 | £214,330 |
| 64 Malmesbury Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £286,301 | 2022-05-26 | £295,783 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,355 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 | 325 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,176 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 | 1,244 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,375 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 | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,690 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 | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,087 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 | 132 yd | |
| Sports Bar | 303-305 Shirley Road, Southampton | 155 yd | |
| Puccinis | 325 - 327 Shirley Road, Southampton | 226 yd | |
| Burgshake | 321 Shirley Road, Southampton | 233 yd | |
| 329 Cafe and Lounge | 329 Shirley Road, Southampton | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio's | 289 Shirley Road, Southampton | 134 yd | |
| The Rover Inn Ltd | 266 Shirley Road, Southampton | 189 yd | |
| New Century Bingo | 309 - 311 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 226 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 245 yd | |
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Catch Fish & Chips | 275 Shirley Road, Southampton | 112 yd | |
| Fresh Shawarma | 301 Shirley Road, Southampton | 158 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Southampton | 282 Shirley Road, Southampton | 174 yd | |
| Mai Thai | 294 Shirley Road, Southampton | 176 yd | |
| Sanjha Takeaway & Delivery | 296 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 333 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 453 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 453 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 619 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 622 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 | 111 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 173 yd | |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 390 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 673 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 686 yd |
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 901 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 | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.