Hill Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 7AH is located in the Shirley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 7AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 7NY, SO16 7NX, SO15 7PH, SO16 7AP, SO16 7BB, SO16 7DJ, SO16 6TW, SO15 7PG, SO16 7LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 7AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 53.3% | 53.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 32.1% | 28.1% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 48.6% | 56.4% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 9% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 48.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.5% | 82.3% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 82.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 82.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 82.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.2% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Lane was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hill Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 8th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -95.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 3 358 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-08-29 | £172,366 |
| Flat 1 358 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2024-10-09 | £193,622 |
| Flat 6 358 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2024-08-29 | £125,519 |
| Flat 4 358 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-09-08 | £195,198 |
| Flat 1 358 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-07-14 | £169,043 |
SO15 7AH 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybrook Junior School Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane , Hollybrook School SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | - not rated | 218 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | - not rated | 276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5LA | - not rated | 876 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,946 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 | 638 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 860 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,347 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 | 2,198 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 603 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 148 yd | |
| Mealbox | Flat 10 Surrey Point, 387 - 389 Winchester Road | 360 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, 230 - 234 Winchester Road | 781 yd | |
| The View | The Sporting View, Thornhill Road | 805 yd | |
| Hampshire Autistic Society | Armstrong House, 3A Bassett Avenue | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 370 yd | |
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 649 yd | |
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 811 yd | |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club | 124-142 Wilton Road, Southampton | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BurgerLAB | 27 Burgess Road, Southampton | 106 yd | |
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 148 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 148 yd | |
| Crave | 365 Winchester Road, Southampton | 148 yd | |
| Peking House | 276 Winchester Road, Southampton | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 407 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 982 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,079 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.