St James Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5HE 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 St James Road, Southampton, SO15 5HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5HF, SO15 5HD, SO15 5HJ, SO15 5NZ, SO15 5HB, SO15 5GH, SO15 5NH, SO15 5NL, SO15 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 5HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46% | 49.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 27.9% | 26.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 56.3% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 8.6% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 51.5% | 45.9% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 40.6% | 15.3% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 3.9% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 16.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 36.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.1% | 83.9% | -10.2% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 89.5% | 77% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 88.6% | 77% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Road was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 150th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 St James Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2012-10-05 | £591,464 |
| 117 St James Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2006-04-26 | £471,241 |
| 115 St James Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2004-05-18 | £507,162 |
| 117 St James Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 1997-02-28 | £510,961 |
SO15 5HE 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 867 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 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,996 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 | 801 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,537 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 | 809 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 933 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 | 973 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make & Brew | St James Road Methodist Church, 111 - 113 St James Road | 39 yd | |
| Hello Coffee | 7 St James Road, Southampton | 472 yd | |
| George's Cafe, Jeff's The Chef | 9 Church Street, Southampton | 516 yd | |
| 7th Heaven Cafe | 19 Church Street, Southampton | 530 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 1 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club | 124-142 Wilton Road, Southampton | 298 yd | |
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 489 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 531 yd | |
| Santo Lounge | 429 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 562 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Curry | 5 St. James Road, Southampton | 484 yd | |
| St. James Fish Bar | 17 St. James Road, Southampton | 484 yd | |
| Imli | 15 St. James Road, Southampton | 484 yd | |
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 516 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 602 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 602 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 652 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 307 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 650 yd | |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 689 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.