Mendip Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 4BL 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 Mendip Road, Southampton, SO16 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4NX, SO16 4BJ, SO16 4QZ, SO16 4BH, SO16 4NW, SO16 4QY, SO16 4BG, SO16 4AU, SO16 4QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 4BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 52.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 4BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 39.8% | 44.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 37.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 10.9% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 44.4% | 42.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 26.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 14.4% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 9.9% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 18.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.2% | 86.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 92% | 81.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 11.6% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 81.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip Road was 113.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mendip Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 285th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mendip Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-12-08 | £282,139 |
| 5 Mendip Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-03-05 | £268,929 |
| 1 Mendip Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2019-12-18 | £250,666 |
| 7 Mendip Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2007-12-07 | £237,468 |
| 7 Mendip Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1995-07-28 | £259,018 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 3,219 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 | 2,599 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,859 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 | 1,375 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,618 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 | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Nest | Unit C, Atlantic Works | 340 yd | |
| Tesco Restaurant | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 382 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 382 yd | |
| Ten Pin | Auckland Road, Southampton | 614 yd | |
| GOALS | Vida 5-a-side Football Pitches, Millbrook Point Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 473 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 647 yd | |
| Regents Park Hotel - Heeley Group | Regent's Park Public House, 35 Regents Park Road | 933 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 977 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Kitchen | 86 Oakley Road, Southampton | 403 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 715 yd | |
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 921 yd | |
| Millbrook Chippy | 441 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 1,017 yd | |
| Tony's Grill | 425 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 382 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 635 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 704 yd | |
| Asda Express Southampton - Millbrook Road West PFS | Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 951 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 849 yd |
| Bakers Drive (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 329.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 267.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.