Cannon Street is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5PQ 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 Cannon Street, Southampton, SO15 5PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 3NL, SO15 3NJ, SO15 3NN, SO15 3NG, SO15 5PB, SO15 5PR, SO15 5LG, SO15 3NF, SO15 3NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 5PQ 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 5PQ, 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 5PQ 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 Cannon Street was 832.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 600.7% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cannon Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 11th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 446.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 5 Cannon Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-06 | £190,833 |
| 14 - 24 Cannon Street, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-05-19 | £589,930 |
| 4 Cannon Street, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,750 | 1999-04-06 | £285,813 |
SO15 5PQ 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 5PQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane First School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 337 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 2out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,180 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 | 1,241 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,070 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Hospital and Home Education Service , Southampton General Hospital SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Children's Centre at Burseldon House 119 Tremona Road , Shirley Warren SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Heaven Cafe | 19 Church Street, Southampton | 101 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 1 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 101 yd | |
| George's Cafe, Jeff's The Chef | 9 Church Street, Southampton | 106 yd | |
| Cafe aroma | 48 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 118 yd | |
| Bites of India Cafe and Indian Takeaway | 42 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 134 yd | |
| Santo Lounge | 429 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 222 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 250 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 306 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 106 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 112 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 8A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 142 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 10 Park Street, Southampton | 207 yd | |
| Precinct Snax | First Floor, 1 Redcar Street | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 200 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 238 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 286 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 306 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 239 yd | |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 599 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 603 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 898 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.