Cecil Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 4GP 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 Cecil Avenue, Southampton, SO16 4GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4GN, SO16 4GB, SO16 4GA, SO16 4DF, SO16 4DE, SO16 4DB, SO16 4DG, SO16 4FZ, SO16 4DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 4GP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 52.5% | 53.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 40.2% | 39.4% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 43.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 52.1% | 55.1% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 30.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 41.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 85% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 68.9% 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% | 68.9% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 20.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 68.6% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 12.2% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 10.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 13.3% | 1.3% | 12.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Avenue was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 91st lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cecil Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2022-10-17 | £283,234 |
| 57 Cecil Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-31 | £273,590 |
| 55 Cecil Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-04-26 | £276,398 |
| 1 Cecil Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-12-03 | £175,686 |
| 11 Cecil Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2021-03-09 | £254,840 |
SO16 4GP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 4,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 291 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,779 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 867 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 | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 307 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 332 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 363 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 363 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 214 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 307 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 311 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 351 yd | |
| The Shirley Hotel | 86-88 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 91 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 191 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 191 yd | |
| Shirley Kebab | 108 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 307 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 307 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 481 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 485 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 341 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 385 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 893 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 | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 183.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.