Victor Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5LH 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 Victor Street, Southampton, SO15 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5PJ, SO15 5QH, SO15 5LG, SO15 5PN, SO15 5PB, SO15 5QJ, SO16 4FB, SO15 3NP, SO15 5PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 5LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 53.7% | 49% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 51% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 5LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 33.7% | 44.3% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 25% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 18.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 9.4% | -5.1% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.9% | 23.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -24.6% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 36.1% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 30.9% | 25.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5LH this area, 37.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.2% | 37.5% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 22.9% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 85% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 87.8% | 69% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 69.3% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.8% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victor Street was 762.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 536.8% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victor Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 14th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 459.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Working Mens Club Victor Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2024-07-29 | £1,152,398 |
| Shirley Working Mens Club Victor Street, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2013-08-23 | £490,206 |
SO15 5LH 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 retired residents living in SO15 5LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 4,286 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 | 122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 768 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 | 599 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,341 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 762 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 | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 91 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 128 yd | |
| George's Cafe, Jeff's The Chef | 9 Church Street, Southampton | 144 yd | |
| 7th Heaven Cafe | 19 Church Street, Southampton | 149 yd | |
| The Shirley Deli | 73 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 115 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 136 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 167 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 174 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct Snax | First Floor, 1 Redcar Street | 110 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 128 yd | |
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 144 yd | |
| Shirley Kebab | 108 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 186 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 10 Park Street, Southampton | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 91 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 186 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 300 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 486 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 85 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 113 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 706 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 848 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 851 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 858 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.