Wilton Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5JP 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 Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5JH, SO15 7QB, SO15 5JG, SO15 5JJ, SO15 7QD, SO15 7QE, SO15 5JN, SO15 5NY, SO15 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 5JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 30.7% | 30.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 57.5% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 50.5% | 57.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 31.8% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around SO15 5JP this area, 8.6% 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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 8.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 4.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 49.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.8% | 83.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 89.1% | 81.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 81.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilton Road was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilton Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 115th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-06-18 | £474,261 |
| Pendennis, 102 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2023-09-01 | £436,898 |
| 72 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-02-28 | £504,318 |
| 86 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2021-11-26 | £469,854 |
| 78 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2020-11-27 | £565,936 |
SO15 5JP 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 1,056 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 | 305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,666 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 | 609 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,872 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 | 381 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, 230 - 234 Winchester Road | 536 yd | |
| Hello Coffee | 7 St James Road, Southampton | 698 yd | |
| George's Cafe, Jeff's The Chef | 9 Church Street, Southampton | 785 yd | |
| 7th Heaven Cafe | 19 Church Street, Southampton | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 134 yd | |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club | 124-142 Wilton Road, Southampton | 176 yd | |
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 592 yd | |
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 722 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 276 Winchester Road, Southampton | 569 yd | |
| Bangla Balti House | 278 Winchester Road, Southampton | 569 yd | |
| Tasty Curry | 5 St. James Road, Southampton | 711 yd | |
| St. James Fish Bar | 17 St. James Road, Southampton | 711 yd | |
| Imli | 15 St. James Road, Southampton | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 403 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 861 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 943 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 957 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 271 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 680 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 882 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,035 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 | 207 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.