Wilton Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5LA 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 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6UA, SO15 5LB, SO16 6UB, SO16 6TL, SO15 7QT, SO15 5JZ, SO15 5NA, SO15 5JX, SO16 6TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 52.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 51.7% | 55.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 28.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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%) 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 | 42.2% | 50.9% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 19% | 9.9% | -9.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.7% | 20.8% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 16.5% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 27.5% | -4.8% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81% | 80.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 78.9% | 86% | 7.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 86% | 8.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilton Road was 152.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilton Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 202nd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2023-09-05 | £193,398 |
| 9 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-07-17 | £189,029 |
| 19 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,200 | 2014-12-12 | £333,557 |
| 21 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-06-06 | £283,398 |
| 17 Wilton Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2011-08-12 | £328,302 |
SO15 5LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 5LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 3,542 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 | 225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,660 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 | 914 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,066 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 | 368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, 230 - 234 Winchester Road | 155 yd | |
| Make & Brew | St James Road Methodist Church, 111 - 113 St James Road | 674 yd | |
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 798 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 798 yd | |
| LoF Eye Unit Tea Bar | Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 328 yd | |
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 495 yd | |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club | 124-142 Wilton Road, Southampton | 561 yd | |
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 779 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 276 Winchester Road, Southampton | 277 yd | |
| Bangla Balti House | 278 Winchester Road, Southampton | 277 yd | |
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 856 yd | |
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 866 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 136 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 846 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 947 yd | |
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 1,022 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 154 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 323 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 890 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,058 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 | 279.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 209.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.