Kingsley Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO15 8QL is located in the Freemantle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsley Road, Southampton, SO15 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO15 8QN, SO15 3JU, SO15 8QH, SO15 8PR, SO15 3JY, SO15 8QJ, SO15 3JX, SO15 3JZ, SO15 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO15 8QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.1% | 39.4% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 44.5% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 50.9% | 52.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.3% | 16% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.5% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 38.2% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.9% | 82% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 77.2% | 71% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 15.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 72% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 11.4% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsley Road was 74.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsley Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 320th lowest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Kingsley Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2023-10-20 | £233,965 |
| 81 Kingsley Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-07-21 | £278,561 |
| 77 Kingsley Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-11-15 | £253,466 |
| 77 Kingsley Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-07-29 | £259,340 |
| 95 Kingsley Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2013-09-13 | £285,478 |
SO15 8QL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 129 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 2out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane First School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 872 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,173 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 | 1,655 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,437 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 | 846 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Hospital and Home Education Service , Southampton General Hospital SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Children's Centre at Burseldon House 119 Tremona Road , Shirley Warren SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat Me Sweet | 33 Heysham Road, Southampton | 173 yd | |
| Kachina Chinese Restaurant | 376 Shirley Road, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| Coffee 1 | 4A - 5A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 385 yd | |
| Cozy Seven | 407 Shirley Road, Southampton | 398 yd | |
| McDonalds | 361-363 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Water Inn | 370-372 Shirley Road, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| The Brass Monkey | 358 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 366 yd | |
| Santo Lounge | 429 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 401 yd | |
| Overdraft | 383 Shirley Road, Southampton | 401 yd | |
| Freemantle Arms | 33 Albany Road, Southampton | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Chicken | 8A Shirley High Street, Southampton | 407 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 433 yd | |
| Super Chef (Wok) | 330 Shirley Road, Freemantle | 474 yd | |
| Foodys | 334 Shirley Road, Southampton | 474 yd | |
| Tanzim's Fish & Chips | 328 Shirley Road, Southampton | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 125 Foundry Lane, Southampton | 339 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 364 yd | |
| Twoj Sklep Foods | Rear of, 349 - 353 Shirley Road | 401 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 349 - 353 Shirley Road, Southampton | 401 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 312 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 335 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 683 yd | |
| Freemantle United Reformed Church Shirley Road | 729 yd | |
| Malmesbury Road Playing Fields FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND FORMER CIVIL SERVICE CLUB SPORTS GROUND MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Freemantle Church Of England Academy MANSION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 922 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.