Cotswold Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 4AX is located in the Millbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotswold Road, Southampton, SO16 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4AY, SO16 4RA, SO16 4QQ, SO16 4AU, SO16 4AT, SO16 4BE, SO16 4BB, SO16 4AW, SO16 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 4AX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 54.6% | 47.4% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 52.6% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 27.9% | 34.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 36.7% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 19% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 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 | 42.5% | 40.1% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 38.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 27.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 16.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 19.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90% | 81.5% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 90.8% | 72.2% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 16.7% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 73% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Road was 135.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotswold Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 237th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Cotswold Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2024-09-27 | £277,793 |
| 15 Cotswold Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,970 | 2023-09-26 | £137,686 |
| 19 Cotswold Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-07-21 | £272,469 |
| 5 Cotswold Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-07-02 | £209,912 |
| 5 Cotswold Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-04-20 | £181,616 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Park Primary School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,811 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Pin | Auckland Road, Southampton | 396 yd | |
| Robins Nest | Unit C, Atlantic Works | 538 yd | |
| Tesco Restaurant | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 633 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 633 yd | |
| Adem's Cafe Ltd | Southampton Harley Davidson, Heritage House | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 459 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 816 yd | |
| Regents Park Hotel - Heeley Group | Regent's Park Public House, 35 Regents Park Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Kitchen | 86 Oakley Road, Southampton | 591 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 682 yd | |
| Millbrook Chippy | 441 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 897 yd | |
| Tony's Grill | 425 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 897 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Southampton | 423 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 410 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 633 yd | |
| Asda Express Southampton - Millbrook Road West PFS | Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Bakers Drive (Closed) | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Southampton) MILLBROOK POINT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,042 yd |
| Millbrook Recreation Ground MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 354.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 311.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.