Wimpson Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 4PX 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 Wimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4EL, SO16 4EP, SO16 4PY, SO16 9EZ, SO16 4EJ, SO16 4PU, SO16 4PW, SO16 9ES, SO16 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 4PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 50.8% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 42.4% | 49.2% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 43.1% | 52.4% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 26.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 15% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 37.8% | 45% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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% | 20.2% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 19.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 19.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 91.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 94.8% | 86.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 86.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wimpson Lane was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wimpson Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 310th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Wimpson Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2025-09-19 | £137,000 |
| 312 Wimpson Lane, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-04-23 | £124,229 |
| 284 Wimpson Lane, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-01-09 | £377,596 |
| 380 Wimpson Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-05-30 | £145,912 |
| 346 Wimpson Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2020-09-11 | £128,859 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Park Primary School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 3,149 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 | 2,645 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,305 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 | 663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Restaurant | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 627 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 627 yd | |
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 701 yd | |
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 716 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 98 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 617 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 440 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 577 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 633 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 682 yd | |
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 627 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 718 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 186.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 99.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.