Phillimore Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 2NQ 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 Phillimore Road, Southampton, SO16 2NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 2NR, SO16 2NT, SO16 2NL, SO16 2HW, SO16 2NS, SO16 2NP, SO16 2NN, SO16 3DH, SO18 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 2NQ is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 44.2% | 44.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 55.8% | 55.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 2NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 38.8% | 46.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 41.3% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 48.8% | 54.5% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 31.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 16.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 39.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 78.8% | 64.5% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 78.8% | 70% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 12.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 69.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 3.7% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Phillimore Road was 103.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% higher than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Phillimore Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 310th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage 31 Phillimore Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2025-07-24 | £24,676 |
| 17 Phillimore Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-11-13 | £365,000 |
| 27 Phillimore Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-08-30 | £391,430 |
| 5 Phillimore Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-08-14 | £429,937 |
| 25 Phillimore Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-07-03 | £286,170 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Phillimore Road, Southampton, SO16 2NQ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Phillimore Road, Southampton, SO16 2NQ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SO16 2NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansbridge Primary School Octavia Road , Swaythling SO18 2LX | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 5,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,295 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 | 4,614 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Small School 2 Brookvale Road , Portswood SO17 1QL | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 100 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 262 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 5 Westbrook Way, Southampton | 322 yd | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | STONEHAM LANE FOOTBALL COMPLEX, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO16 2PA | 324 yd | |
| BTC Sports Club | Stoneham Lane, Southampton | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 400 yd | |
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 430 yd | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 455 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 519 yd | |
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 256 yd | |
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 262 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 300 yd | |
| Sun City | 52 High Road, Southampton | 343 yd | |
| Top Chef | 40 High Road, Swaythling | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 633 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 263 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS RIVERSIDE PARK TENNIS COURTS MANOR FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,069 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 327.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 289.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.