Laburnum Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 3LF 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 Laburnum Road, Southampton, SO16 3LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 3JG, SO16 3LN, SO16 3LJ, SO16 3LE, SO16 3JL, SO16 3DD, SO16 3LL, SO16 3LG, SO16 3BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 3LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 54.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 45.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 31.3% | 39.4% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 43% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
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 | 50.8% | 46.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 25.3% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 22.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.5% | 74.8% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 83.3% | 69.4% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 19.9% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 69.6% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 13.8% | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Road was 88.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laburnum Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 357th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Laburnum Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-02-08 | £231,667 |
| 60 Laburnum Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-07-21 | £216,698 |
| 50 Laburnum Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2021-06-29 | £251,262 |
| 12 Laburnum Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-02-17 | £262,141 |
| 48 Laburnum Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-11-25 | £271,211 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Laburnum Road, Southampton, SO16 3LF has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 16 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 Laburnum Road, Southampton, SO16 3LF has low surface water flood risk.
9 of 16 properties (56.25%) 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SO16 3LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Primary School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Junior School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassett Green Infant School Honeysuckle Road , Bassett SO16 3BZ | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaythling Primary School Mayfield Road , SO17 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Copse First School Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,692 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 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 3,350 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 | 2,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 4,403 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 | 4,287 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 | 220 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge 3 Bassett Avenue , SO16 7DP | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittys Vintage Teas | 81 Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton | 271 yd | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 6 Market Buildings, High Road | 352 yd | |
| Chefflames | 84 High Road, Southampton | 359 yd | |
| Garden Restaurant | 44 High Road, Southampton | 412 yd | |
| McDonalds | 77 High Road, Southampton | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 2 High Road, Swaythling | 523 yd | |
| The Boiler House | Montefiore Boiler House, Wessex Lane | 552 yd | |
| Bar SO16 | 228A Burgess Road, Southampton | 646 yd | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | Connaught Hall Of Residence, Wessex Lane | 721 yd | |
| Fleming Arms | Wide Lane, Southampton | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ocean | 98 High Road, Swaythling | 359 yd | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | 66 High Road, Southampton | 375 yd | |
| Sun City | 52 High Road, Southampton | 402 yd | |
| Top Chef | 40 High Road, Swaythling | 414 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 42 High Road, Swaythling | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 278 Burgess Road, Southampton | 325 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club ETHELBURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 300 yd |
| Inside Out Health & Fitness Training (Closed) 62 - 64 62 - 64 High Road | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| St George Catholic College LEASIDE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Connaught Halls Of Residence) Wessex Lane | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Btc Sports Club BTC SPORTS GROUND BTC SPORTS GROUND STONEHAM LANE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| University Of Southampton (Jubilee Sports Centre) University of Southampton University of Southampton University Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 164.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 374.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 319.2 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.