Medina Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5QQ 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 Medina Road, Southampton, SO15 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5QL, SO16 6UR, SO16 6US, SO15 5QP, SO15 5QN, SO15 5QS, SO15 5SE, SO15 5SF, SO16 6UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.5% | 52.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 5QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 46.7% | 50.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 32.2% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 13% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 44.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 14.1% | 3% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 76.3% | 68.3% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 64.7% | 53.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 22.4% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 16.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 53.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 16% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 13% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 4.5% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 13% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 6.4% | 0.2% | 6.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medina Road was 88.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Medina Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 365th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Medina Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-05-09 | £336,600 |
| 30A Medina Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-01-30 | £213,440 |
| 22 Medina Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £193,500 | 2019-05-22 | £235,958 |
| 10 Medina Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2014-02-17 | £359,338 |
| 12 Medina Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2012-01-09 | £305,371 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 4,261 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 | 367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 633 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,751 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 | 1,465 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,243 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 | 536 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 | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Free schools special | Yes | 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 | 279 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 282 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 380 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 175 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 178 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 252 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 223 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 223 yd | |
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 278 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 282 yd | |
| Precinct Snax | First Floor, 1 Redcar Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 279 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 547 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 340 yd | |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 474 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,019 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.