Stratton Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5SW 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 Stratton Road, Southampton, SO15 5SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5SQ, SO15 5RA, SO15 5QZ, SO15 5QY, SO15 5QX, SO15 5QA, SO15 5LX, SO15 5QR, SO15 5BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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% | 52.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 5SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 47.6% | 51.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 27.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (86%) 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 | 48% | 53.8% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 20.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 6.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 38.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.2% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% 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% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.8% | 78.8% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 70.7% | 66.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 21.4% | 22.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 66.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 6% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 16.9% | 1.3% | 15.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratton Road was 320.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.9% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stratton Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 58th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Crest Ltd Stratton Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2018-03-27 | £2,088,940 |
SO15 5SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,581 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 | 3,998 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 Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 147 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 199 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5LA | - not rated | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , SO15 5XE | - not rated | 482 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 730 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,975 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 | 1,098 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,919 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 | 1,409 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 602 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 | 602 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 | 652 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 843 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 331 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 359 yd | |
| George's Cafe, Jeff's The Chef | 9 Church Street, Southampton | 385 yd | |
| 7th Heaven Cafe | 19 Church Street, Southampton | 397 yd | |
| The Shirley Deli | 73 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 267 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 301 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 366 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 431 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 359 yd | |
| Precinct Snax | First Floor, 1 Redcar Street | 375 yd | |
| Moby Dick | 1 Church Street, Shirley | 385 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 414 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 331 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 431 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 574 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 652 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 205 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 379 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 731 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.