SO15 5RX is in Semington Road, Southampton and Southampton district. SO15 5RX 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 Semington Road, Southampton, SO15 5RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5SG, SO15 5SH, SO16 4DD, SO15 5RE, SO16 4DB, SO16 6UH, SO16 6UP, SO16 4DE, SO15 5SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5RX 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 SO15 5RX was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SO15 5RX has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Lawson Court Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-09-15 | £123,384 |
| Flat 2 Lawson Court Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2018-09-20 | £132,415 |
| Flat 1 Lawson Court Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-08-19 | £133,989 |
| Flat 8 Lawson Court Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,352 | 2006-02-24 | £120,075 |
| Flat 7 Lawson Court Sydney Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2004-10-08 | £136,253 |
SO15 5RX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 2,328 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 | 4,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren First School Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 474 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane First School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,203 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 | 447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,573 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 5,408 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 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 720 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 | 720 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 | 798 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 299 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 309 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 324 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 368 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 232 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 254 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 269 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 276 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 68 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 141 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 141 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 299 yd | |
| Shirley Kebab | 108 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 310 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 324 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 522 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 595 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 312 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 365 yd | |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 925 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.