Hill Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 7NR 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 Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 7NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 7NP, SO15 7NS, SO15 7PP, SO15 7PQ, SO15 7PS, SO15 7PR, SO15 7PL, SO15 7NT, SO15 7PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 7NR has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 50.7% | 48% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO15 7NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 21.5% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 71.5% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 27.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 59.5% | 56.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 33.6% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 7.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7NR this area, 5.2% 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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.5% | 61% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.4% | 87.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 86.3% | 83.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 84.7% | 83.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.4% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0.8% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Lane was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 66th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2016-12-12 | £671,438 |
| 214 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2012-09-05 | £708,020 |
| 222 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £239,500 | 2000-07-14 | £716,241 |
| Top Flat 216 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £30,000 | 1995-08-01 | £137,286 |
SO15 7NR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO15 7NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banister Primary School Archers Road , SO15 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,067 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 | 241 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,965 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 | 202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At The Hawthorns | The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre, The Common | 584 yd | |
| Cowherds | The Common, Southampton | 584 yd | |
| Hello Coffee | 7 St James Road, Southampton | 619 yd | |
| Buffet Belle | 58 Marshall Square, Southampton | 655 yd | |
| Make & Brew | St James Road Methodist Church, 111 - 113 St James Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 537 yd | |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club | 124-142 Wilton Road, Southampton | 568 yd | |
| Atherley Bowling Club | Atherley Bowling Club, Raymond Road | 623 yd | |
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amins Kitchen | Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane | 565 yd | |
| Tasty Curry | 5 St. James Road, Southampton | 620 yd | |
| St. James Fish Bar | 17 St. James Road, Southampton | 620 yd | |
| Imli | 15 St. James Road, Southampton | 620 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 65 The Avenue, Southampton | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 1,019 yd | |
| Lidl | Banister Road, Southampton | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 170 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Atherley Bowling Club HILL LANE | indoor bowls | 570 yd |
| South Hants Lawn Tennis Club SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB SOUTH HANTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NORTHLANDS ROAD | tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Banister Primary School ARCHERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,005 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,037 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.