Hill Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5RY is located in the Banister & Polygon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5WD, SO15 5PA, SO15 5AY, SO15 5WB, SO15 5AZ, SO15 5WA, SO15 5SN, SO15 5WF, SO15 5RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5RY is primarily male, with 57.7% 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 | 42.2% | 42.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 57.8% | 57.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
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 5RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 65.7% | 60.9% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 29% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (91%) 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 | 53.5% | 55.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around SO15 5RY this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 8.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.9% | 64.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 70.3% | 66.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 10.3% | 4.3% | -6.0% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 65.4% | 50.3% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 19.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 50.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.8% | 10.6% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 18% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 15.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.5% | 76.7% | -26.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 14.2% | 1.2% | 13.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Banister & Polygon average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Byron Court Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2025-12-04 | £115,239 |
| Flat 37 Byron Court Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,501 | 2025-08-22 | £125,582 |
| Flat 27 Byron Court Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,300 | 2023-07-17 | £123,913 |
| Flat 28 Byron Court Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-05-18 | £118,163 |
| Flat 20 Byron Court Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,050 | 2022-11-24 | £142,739 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Infant School Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | - not rated | 869 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | - not rated | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Inspire Enterprise Academy Chapel Road , SO14 5GL | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,446 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 | 834 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Avenue School 62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Services Limited Selwyn House , Castle Way SO14 2AW | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skandia Point | 69-81 Commercial Road, Southampton | 289 yd | |
| Old Mutual Point | 69 - 81 Commercial Road, Southampton | 289 yd | |
| Max Fried Chicken | 85 Commercial Road, Southampton | 292 yd | |
| Papillon | Commercial Road, Southampton | 336 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Grenville House Lower Ground Floor, Nelson Gate | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Osborne | 54 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 341 yd | |
| Mayflower Village | 22 - 26 Commercial Road, Southampton | 451 yd | |
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 511 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 56 Park Road, Southampton | 707 yd | |
| Revolution Southampton | 28A Bedford Place, Southampton | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emons Indian Takeaway | 12 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 293 yd | |
| Bennys Burgertown | 8 Shirley Road, Southampton | 322 yd | |
| Retro Burger | 2A Waterloo Road, Southampton | 353 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Platform 1, Central Station | 435 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 15A Commercial Road, Southampton | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 382 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Mayflower Halls, Commercial Road | 435 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Units 2 and 3, Overline House | 438 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 712 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Central) WESTERN ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Mayflower Gym) West Park Road | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 798 yd |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 869 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 934 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.