Janson Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5FW is located in the Shirley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Janson Road, Southampton, SO15 5FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5FU, SO15 5TA, SO15 5FY, SO15 5ER, SO15 5FX, SO15 3HW, SO15 5EP, SO15 5GJ, SO15 5GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 5FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 42.1% | 46.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 50.7% | 48.5% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5FW this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 39.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 15.1% | 5.2% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73% | 73.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 63.2% | 61.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 20.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 11.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 62% | 61.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 15.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 5.3% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Janson Road was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.5% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Janson Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 53rd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Janson Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-03-07 | £260,991 |
| 20 Janson Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-06-15 | £282,707 |
| 4 Janson Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2015-04-30 | £272,994 |
| 22 Janson Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2012-02-28 | £314,023 |
| 10 Janson Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-09-14 | £434,375 |
SO15 5FW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,080 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 | 1,119 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,969 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 | 1,208 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,187 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 | 969 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,456 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 | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 329 Cafe and Lounge | 329 Shirley Road, Southampton | 109 yd | |
| Burgshake | 321 Shirley Road, Southampton | 125 yd | |
| Puccinis | 325 - 327 Shirley Road, Southampton | 128 yd | |
| McDonalds | 361-363 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 192 yd | |
| Kachina Chinese Restaurant | 376 Shirley Road, Southampton | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Century Bingo | 309 - 311 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 128 yd | |
| Bright Water Inn | 370-372 Shirley Road, Southampton | 197 yd | |
| The Brass Monkey | 358 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 197 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 206 yd | |
| Rio's | 289 Shirley Road, Southampton | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 313 Shirley Road, Southampton | 128 yd | |
| Super Chef (Wok) | 330 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 179 yd | |
| Foodys | 334 Shirley Road, Southampton | 179 yd | |
| Tanzim's Fish & Chips | 328 Shirley Road, Southampton | 179 yd | |
| Fresh Shawarma | 301 Shirley Road, Southampton | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 206 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 206 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 369 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 573 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 272 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 386 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 797 yd | |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 806 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 854 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 | 248.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 156.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.