Rownhams Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5AL is located in the Redbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 2004-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rownhams Road, Southampton, SO16 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5ED, SO16 5DS, SO16 5DT, SO16 5EB, SO16 5EA, SO16 5EF, SO16 5EG, SO16 5AH, SO16 5SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 5AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.1% | 34.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 48.4% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 44.5% | 44% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 41% | 38.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 18.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 32.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 80.8% | 71.4% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 79.1% | 72.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 72.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 18.3% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.2% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rownhams Road was 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% lower than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Rownhams Road has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Millbrook and the 4th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 129 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-10-18 | £75,152 |
| Flat 16 129 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-13 | £184,435 |
| Flat 14 129 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-02-06 | £164,645 |
| Flat 14 129 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-02-05 | £79,181 |
| Flat 11 129 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-01-05 | £161,111 |
SO16 5AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Bakers Drove , Rownhams SO16 8AD | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 3,696 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 | 2,758 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 682 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,821 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 488 yd | |
| Majesty House Cafe | 1 Andromeda Road, Southampton | 502 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 510 yd | |
| Lordshill Community Association | Lordshill Community Centre, Cromarty Road | 743 yd | |
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Grill And Pizza House | 131 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 44 yd | |
| Tarka Express | 133 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 44 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 107 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 453 yd | |
| Eastern House | 24 Hollyoak Road, Southampton | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 431 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 525 yd | |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Upper School) ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 11.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 11.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.