Pennine Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 4QU 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 Pennine Road, Southampton, SO16 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4BE, SO16 4QW, SO16 4QS, SO16 4QT, SO16 4QR, SO16 4QX, SO16 4QQ, SO16 4QY, SO16 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 4QU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.2% | 48.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 42.4% | 44.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 36.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 50.2% | 44.3% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around SO16 4QU this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 29.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 10.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 21.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.6% | 85.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 86.3% | 79.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 4.4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 79.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennine Road was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Freemantle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pennine Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Freemantle and the 219th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Pennine Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-30 | £186,115 |
| 107 Pennine Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-03-18 | £190,784 |
| 89 Pennine Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2020-07-24 | £231,413 |
| 101 Pennine Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2017-04-28 | £160,826 |
| 95 Pennine Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2012-11-19 | £189,975 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Pennine Road, Southampton, SO16 4QU has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 7 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 Pennine Road, Southampton, SO16 4QU has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | - not rated | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Junior School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 2out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson First School Crigdon Close , Millbrook SO16 4AB | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 283 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,253 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 | 621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,547 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,650 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 | 2,084 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 | 1,215 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 1,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Nest | Unit C, Atlantic Works | 366 yd | |
| Ten Pin | Auckland Road, Southampton | 457 yd | |
| Tesco Restaurant | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 503 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 503 yd | |
| GOALS | Vida 5-a-side Football Pitches, Millbrook Point Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 570 yd | |
| Regents Park Hotel - Heeley Group | Regent's Park Public House, 35 Regents Park Road | 804 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 817 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 1,018 yd | |
| Giddy Bridge | 10 - 16 London Road, Southampton | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Kitchen | 86 Oakley Road, Southampton | 416 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 808 yd | |
| Millbrook Chippy | 441 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 847 yd | |
| Tony's Grill | 425 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 847 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Southampton | 423 Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 503 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore, Auckland Road | 553 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 588 yd | |
| Asda Express Southampton - Millbrook Road West PFS | Millbrook Road West, Southampton | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanners Brook Primary School ELMES DRIVE | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Bakers Drive (Closed) | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 974 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Southampton) MILLBROOK POINT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 984 yd |
| Millbrook Recreation Ground MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND MILLBROOK RECREATION GROUND THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 999 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 | 203.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 452.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 316.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 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.