Stoneham Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 2NU 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 Stoneham Lane, Southampton, SO16 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 2NW, SO16 2NP, SO16 3DX, SO16 3DL, SO16 2NN, SO16 3DG, SO16 3DN, SO16 3JJ, SO16 2NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 2NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.5% | 27.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 50.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.4% | 52.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.2% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 13% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 43.9% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 89.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 90.6% | 81.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 81.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.8% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.4% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoneham Lane was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Swaythling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoneham Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling and the 271st lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Stoneham Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-03 | £431,198 |
| 25 Stoneham Lane, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-10-26 | £460,024 |
| 31 Stoneham Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2019-09-24 | £394,783 |
| 29 Stoneham Lane, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-07-29 | £376,796 |
| 29 Stoneham Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-07-29 | £431,519 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Stoneham Lane, Southampton, SO16 2NU has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 5 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 Stoneham Lane, Southampton, SO16 2NU has very low surface water flood risk.
1 of 5 properties (20.00%) 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 2NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansbridge Primary School Octavia Road , Swaythling SO18 2LX | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 5,013 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 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 2,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,502 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 | 4,611 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 | 512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 2,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | STONEHAM LANE FOOTBALL COMPLEX, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO16 2PA | 214 yd | |
| BTC Sports Club | Stoneham Lane, Southampton | 214 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 275 yd | |
| Kittys Vintage Teas | 81 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton | 299 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 569 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 592 yd | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 667 yd | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 675 yd | |
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 413 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2 City Gateway, Thomas Lewis Way | 446 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 450 yd | |
| Sun City | 52 High Road, Southampton | 494 yd | |
| Top Chef | 40 High Road, Swaythling | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 636 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 49 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Hardmoor Sports Ground STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Therapeutics TROJANS SPORTS CLUB TROJANS SPORTS CLUB STONEHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
| Trojans Sports Club STONEHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,063 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 446.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 410 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.