Hill Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 5WF 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 5WF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 5WE, SO15 5WA, SO15 5WB, SO15 5WD, SO15 5AZ, SO15 5BA, SO15 5RY, SO15 2HD, SO15 2FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 5WF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 60.4% | 56.1% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 39.6% | 43.9% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 50% | 36% | -14.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 34.4% | 15.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 20.7% | 19% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 39.2% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 29.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.1% | 7.9% | 6.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 47.6% | -7.7% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 85.1% | 80% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 81.2% | 67.9% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 13.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 11.8% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 67.9% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Lane was 237.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Banister & Polygon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon and the 103rd highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 209.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Basils Nursing Home, 33 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £4,249,000 | 2013-11-26 | £6,253,123 |
SO15 5WF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO15 5WF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4,446 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 | 136 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 | 643 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevois Town Primary School Cedar Road , SO14 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,521 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 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,888 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 | 1,666 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 396 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips Ltd 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 408 yd | |
| Old Mutual Point | 69 - 81 Commercial Road, Southampton | 408 yd | |
| Max Fried Chicken | 85 Commercial Road, Southampton | 410 yd | |
| Papillon | Commercial Road, Southampton | 434 yd | |
| AVASK Food Service | Fourth Floor, Oceana House | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Osborne | 54 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 445 yd | |
| Pig N Whistle | 108 Shirley Road, Southampton | 512 yd | |
| Mayflower Village | 22 - 26 Commercial Road, Southampton | 536 yd | |
| 7 Bone Southampton | 29 Bedford Place, Southampton | 657 yd | |
| Popworld | 17 Lower Banister Street, Southampton | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emons Indian Takeaway | 12 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 425 yd | |
| Retro Burger | 2A Waterloo Road, Southampton | 451 yd | |
| Bennys Burgertown | 8 Shirley Road, Southampton | 462 yd | |
| Kam Ling | 120 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 512 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 124 Shirley Road, Southampton | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Food Mart | 58 Commercial Road, Southampton | 491 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Mayflower Halls, Commercial Road | 566 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Units 2 and 3, Overline House | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 - 28 Bedford Place, Southampton | 682 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 195 - 197 Shirley Road, Southampton | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Rc Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 155 yd |
| Area 51 5 5 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Southampton Park Hotel (Closed) 12-13 12-13 Cumberland Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 669 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Mayflower Gym) West Park Road | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton Central) WESTERN ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| St Annes Catholic School CARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southampton) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 867 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.