Fawley Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 8PP is located in the Millbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fawley Road, Southampton, SO15 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 8PN, SO15 8PJ, SO15 8PL, SO15 8PH, SO15 0SB, SO15 8PG, SO15 0HW, SO15 4GS, SO15 4AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO15 8PP is primarily male, with 56.3% 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 | 47.6% | 43.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 56.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO15 8PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 46% | 43.2% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 36.3% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 36.3% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 41% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 23% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 17.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 23.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 85.7% | 77.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 86.7% | 79% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 78.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fawley Road was 570.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 217.7% higher than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fawley Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 21st highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Fawley Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-14 | £348,924 |
| 20 Fawley Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-16 | £366,885 |
| 10 Fawley Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2022-07-06 | £293,428 |
| 7 Fawley Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-18 | £327,397 |
| 4 Fawley Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2021-02-05 | £328,213 |
SO15 8PP 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Other | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,483 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Olive Grazing | Unit 204, Solent Business Centre | 249 yd | |
| Food Hub Cafe | Unit 107, Solent Business Centre | 267 yd | |
| Amira Lounge | 206 Shirley Road, Southampton | 283 yd | |
| McDonalds | Redbridge Road, Southampton | 283 yd | |
| BAT Co Ltd | Regents Park Road, Southampton | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Hotel - Heeley Group | Regent's Park Public House, 35 Regents Park Road | 260 yd | |
| Giddy Bridge | 10 - 16 London Road, Southampton | 283 yd | |
| Freemantle Arms | 33 Albany Road, Southampton | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Chippy | 441 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| Tony's Grill | 425 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Southampton | 423 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| Max-Max Chicken & Burgers | 67 Testwood Road, Southampton | 519 yd | |
| Aroma Kitchen | 86 Oakley Road, Southampton | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Southampton - Millbrook Road West PFS | Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 559 yd | |
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 798 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Southampton) MILLBROOK POINT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 296 yd |
| Millbrook Recreation Ground MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Bakers Drive (Closed) | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 1,050 yd | |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 277.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 165.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.