St Edmunds Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 4FT 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 St Edmunds Road, Southampton, SO16 4FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4HG, SO16 4FS, SO16 4FD, SO16 4BF, SO16 4RE, SO16 4FU, SO16 4FA, SO16 4FX, SO16 4HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 4FT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 4FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 48.2% | 43.6% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 40.4% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 46.2% | 41.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 44.1% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 10.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 13.6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 37.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 81.4% | 76.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 67.2% | 69.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 16.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 69% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 14.7% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 9.3% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Edmunds Road was 236.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% higher than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Edmunds Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 103rd highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 St Edmunds Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-07-09 | £375,793 |
| 47 St Edmunds Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2020-07-11 | £293,557 |
| 51 St Edmunds Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £286,950 | 2019-06-24 | £355,219 |
| 63 St Edmunds Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,160,256 | 2016-10-25 | £1,268,510 |
| 61 St Edmunds Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,160,256 | 2016-10-25 | £1,498,792 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around St Edmunds Road, Southampton, SO16 4FT has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 6 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 St Edmunds Road, Southampton, SO16 4FT has low surface water flood risk.
4 of 6 properties (66.67%) 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane First School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 501 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 2out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 507 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,616 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 5,415 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 | 1,352 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Hospital and Home Education Service , Southampton General Hospital SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Children's Centre at Burseldon House 119 Tremona Road , Shirley Warren SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParkLife Cafe | St James Park Kiosk, St. James Road | 132 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 195 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 211 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 211 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 133 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 195 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 211 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 334 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Kebab | 108 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 195 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 10 Park Street, Southampton | 215 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 265 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 269 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 195 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 245 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 297 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 268 yd | |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 613 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Shirley Swimming Pool KENTISH ROAD | swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Freemantle And Shirley Community Centre RANDOLPH STREET | 858 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 | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 383.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 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.