Vaudrey Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5PY 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 Vaudrey Close, Southampton, SO15 5PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5PN, SO15 5PJ, SO15 5PZ, SO15 5PW, SO15 5PX, SO15 5PP, SO15 5QA, SO15 5PU, SO15 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 5PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 51.1% | -6.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 42.6% | 48.9% | 6.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 36% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 22.4% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 21.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| Widowed | 30.5% | 16.8% | -13.7% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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 (53.2%) 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 | 10.6% | 25.5% | 14.9% | 48.4% | -22.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 27.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 34.8% | 27% | -7.8% | 12.7% | 14.3% |
| Bad health | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 11.3% |
| Very bad health | 8.5% | 4.4% | -4.1% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
In the area around SO15 5PY this area, 42.9% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.3% | 42.9% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 24.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 13.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 95% | 87.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 92.2% | 79.1% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 13.7% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 79.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 10.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vaudrey Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Shirley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Vaudrey Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-02 | £214,337 |
| 58 Vaudrey Close, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-11-18 | £152,601 |
| 42 Vaudrey Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2019-12-19 | £227,665 |
| 36 Vaudrey Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2016-10-12 | £206,301 |
| 36 Vaudrey Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-07-28 | £165,921 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SO15 5PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 4,122 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 | 62 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 778 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,651 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 | 1,158 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,846 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 | 741 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 | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Cafe, Jeff's The Chef | 9 Church Street, Southampton | 203 yd | |
| 7th Heaven Cafe | 19 Church Street, Southampton | 219 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 274 yd | |
| The Shirley Deli | 73 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 289 yd | |
| The Shirley Deli | 73 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 199 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 287 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 326 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 343 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 203 yd | |
| Precinct Snax | First Floor, 1 Redcar Street | 284 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 310 yd | |
| Shirley Kebab | 108 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 10 Park Street, Southampton | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 274 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 421 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 492 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 286 yd | |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 339 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 838 yd | |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 848 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 | 241.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 164 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.