Luccombe Place is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 7RQ 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 Luccombe Place, Southampton, SO15 7RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 7RL, SO15 7RP, SO15 7RN, SO15 7RT, SO15 7RS, SO15 7RF, SO15 7RG, SO15 7RR, SO15 7RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO15 7RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 7RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 21.7% | 31.3% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 53.9% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 58.3% | 57.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 29.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around SO15 7RQ this area, 7.4% 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 48%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.9% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 48% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 14.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.7% | 86% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 89.3% | 85.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 84.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Luccombe Place was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Luccombe Place has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 147th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Luccombe Place, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-01-16 | £532,340 |
| 14 Luccombe Place, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2011-07-08 | £528,993 |
| 16 Luccombe Place, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2008-03-10 | £532,182 |
| 2 Luccombe Place, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-07-26 | £401,998 |
| 6 Luccombe Place, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,265 | 2007-02-23 | £421,067 |
SO15 7RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,108 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 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,075 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 | 164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,470 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 | 589 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, 230 - 234 Winchester Road | 518 yd | |
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 634 yd | |
| Mealbox | Flat 10 Surrey Point, 387 - 389 Winchester Road | 834 yd | |
| Make & Brew | St James Road Methodist Church, 111 - 113 St James Road | 840 yd | |
| Hello Coffee | 7 St James Road, Southampton | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 332 yd | |
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 352 yd | |
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 373 yd | |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club | 124-142 Wilton Road, Southampton | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 276 Winchester Road, Southampton | 378 yd | |
| Bangla Balti House | 278 Winchester Road, Southampton | 378 yd | |
| BurgerLAB | 27 Burgess Road, Southampton | 580 yd | |
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 634 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 352 yd | |
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Richard Taunton College HILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 636 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| King Edward Vi School WILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 876 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.