Sydney Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5RB 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 Sydney Road, Southampton, SO15 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4BY, SO16 4DA, SO15 5RE, SO15 5RD, SO15 5QN, SO15 5SH, SO15 5QP, SO16 4BZ, SO15 5SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5RB is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 53.8% | 46.8% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 53.2% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 33% | 35.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 39.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 48.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 23.7% | 19.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 18.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 32.2% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 91.3% | 77.2% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 75.5% | 58.6% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 24.5% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 59.1% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 21.4% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 18.9% | 1.3% | 17.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Road was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Sydney Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 160th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-11 | £215,136 |
| 44 Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £222,850 | 2024-10-25 | £222,391 |
| 8 Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-25 | £249,486 |
| 8 Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-07 | £253,661 |
| 30 Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-10-04 | £208,645 |
SO15 5RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,441 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 | 394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 951 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 | 439 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,774 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 | 1,586 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,229 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 | 725 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 | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,844 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 184 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 203 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 208 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 259 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 121 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 161 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 175 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 203 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 36 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 36 yd | |
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 115 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 184 yd | |
| Shirley Kebab | 108 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 203 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 208 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 421 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 675 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 250 yd | |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 428 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 1,052 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 1,054 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 | 354.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 273.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.