Howards Grove is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5PS 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 Howards Grove, Southampton, SO15 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5NJ, SO15 5PT, SO15 5QT, SO15 5NH, SO15 5PW, SO15 5PU, SO15 5QE, SO15 5PX, SO15 5GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 5PS 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 5PS 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 Howards Grove 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.
Howards Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Howards Grove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,500 | 2024-07-19 | £310,651 |
| 101 Howards Grove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-02-05 | £274,382 |
| 103 Howards Grove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2020-08-28 | £280,017 |
| 117 Howards Grove, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2019-08-14 | £211,548 |
| 125 Howards Grove, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-03-24 | £264,780 |
SO15 5PS 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 | 4,061 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 | 240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 972 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 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,807 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,651 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 | 888 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 236 yd | |
| George's Cafe, Jeff's The Chef | 9 Church Street, Southampton | 292 yd | |
| 7th Heaven Cafe | 19 Church Street, Southampton | 305 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 1 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 345 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 417 Shirley Road, Southampton | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 308 yd | |
| Santo Lounge | 429 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 392 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 476 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 476 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 292 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 386 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 8A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 394 yd | |
| Precinct Snax | First Floor, 1 Redcar Street | 431 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 10 Park Street, Southampton | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 426 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 440 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 483 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 483 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 431 yd | |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 728 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 111.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.