Fleming Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 2JB is located in the Swaythling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fleming Road, Southampton, SO16 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 2JD, SO16 2JG, SO16 2JF, SO16 2JA, SO16 2HZ, SO16 2JE, SO16 3BJ, SO16 2HW, SO16 3BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 2JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 SO16 2JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.5% 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 | 94.3% | 76.5% | -17.8% | 37.9% | 38.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.8% | 17% | 13.2% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 63.2% | 54% | -9.2% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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 SO16 2JB this area, 6.5% 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 61.8% | 13.4% | -48.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 64.5% | 48.4% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 15% | 31.2% | 16.2% | 0.7% | 30.5% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 66.1% | 50.2% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 48% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.5% | 40.6% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 35.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 4.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 47.4% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 26.5% | 4.9% | -21.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 40.1% | 36.9% | 1.9% | 38.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 24.3% | 0.3% | 24.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 18.6% | 46.2% | -27.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fleming Road was 241.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 235.3% higher than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Fleming Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 100th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fleming Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-06-08 | £235,731 |
| 6 Fleming Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2015-08-14 | £266,655 |
| 2 Fleming Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2006-06-21 | £251,661 |
| 2 Fleming Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2005-12-09 | £165,032 |
| 6 Fleming Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £74,450 | 2000-05-18 | £266,641 |
SO16 2JB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO16 2JB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 87 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 62 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansbridge Primary School Octavia Road , Swaythling SO18 2LX | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portswood Primary School Somerset Road , SO17 3AA | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park Primary School Manor Farm Road , SO18 1NX | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg Preparatory School 17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Restaurant | 44 High Road, Southampton | 72 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 94 yd | |
| McDonalds | 77 High Road, Southampton | 134 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 236 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 5 Westbrook Way, Southampton | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 107 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 196 yd | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 295 yd | |
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 630 yd | |
| The Brook | 466 Portswood Road, Southampton | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City | 52 High Road, Southampton | 59 yd | |
| Top Chef | 40 High Road, Swaythling | 61 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 42 High Road, Swaythling | 61 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 71 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 488 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 99 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 944 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.