Hill Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5TX is located in the Freemantle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5TW, SO15 5TX, SO15 5TY, SO15 5AE, SO15 5ND, SO15 5DD, SO15 2NG, SO15 5FA, SO15 5BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5TX is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 39.9% | 46.3% | 6.4% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 60.1% | 53.7% | -6.4% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 5TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 77.5% | 59.5% | -18.0% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.3% | 26.7% | 12.4% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 58.4% | 51.3% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 39% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5TX this area, 4.9% 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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.9% | 20.4% | -2.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 55.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 10.9% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84% | 62.9% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 72.4% | 60.1% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 59.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 15.1% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
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 higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 16 148 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-12-09 | £58,837 |
| Flat 15 148 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-12-02 | £134,540 |
| Flat 13 148 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-06-04 | £106,305 |
| Flat 18 148 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-09-12 | £92,613 |
| Flat 17 148 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2018-07-06 | £123,149 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO15 5TX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| 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 | 4,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Catholic Primary School Milton Road , SO15 2HW | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,528 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What A Pizza! | 162 - 164 Shirley Road, Southampton | 627 yd | |
| Buffet Belle | 58 Marshall Square, Southampton | 638 yd | |
| Chikn Shack | Ground Floor, 132 Shirley Road | 644 yd | |
| Mad Cafe and Deli | 208 Shirley Road, Southampton | 659 yd | |
| Hello Coffee | 7 St James Road, Southampton | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherley Bowling Club | Atherley Bowling Club, Raymond Road | 469 yd | |
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 642 yd | |
| The Witch's Brew | 220 Shirley Road, Southampton | 659 yd | |
| Stile Inn | 224 Shirley Road, Southampton | 706 yd | |
| The Rover Inn Ltd | 266 Shirley Road, Southampton | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amins Kitchen | Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane | 382 yd | |
| Wok 8 | 203 Shirley Road, Southampton | 620 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 192 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 631 yd | |
| Kam Ling | 120 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 642 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 124 Shirley Road, Southampton | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 32 Archers Road, Southampton | 607 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 618 yd | |
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 870 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 921 yd | |
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 337 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 377 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 474 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 704 yd | |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 817 yd |
| University Of Southampton-New College Campus (Closed) The Avenue | 916 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 | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.