Ashmead Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5AP is located in the Redbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 2005-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashmead Road, Southampton, SO16 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9GN, SO16 9RA, SO16 9RD, SO16 9RE, SO16 9GQ, SO16 5DJ, SO16 5DL, SO16 5DN, SO16 9RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 5AP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 45.3% | 47.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO16 5AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 31.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 57.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 47.1% | 53.2% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.8% | 19.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 8.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 20.3% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 29.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 86.6% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 93.9% | 81.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 11% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 81.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashmead Road was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Ashmead Road has the lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Millbrook and the 15th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

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 68 Ashmead Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-12-11 | £171,070 |
| Flat 5 68 Ashmead Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-02-16 | £130,987 |
| Flat 4 68 Ashmead Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2020-09-01 | £169,042 |
| Flat 5 68 Ashmead Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2017-01-06 | £129,247 |
| Flat 4 68 Ashmead Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2009-10-19 | £178,887 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Ashmead Road, Southampton, SO16 5AP has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 3 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 Ashmead Road, Southampton, SO16 5AP has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 3 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.
SO16 5AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 887 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 | 4,893 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 | - not rated | 807 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Junior School Ullswater Road , Millbrook SO16 9EA | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Infant School Ullswater Road , SO16 9EA | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,723 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 4,674 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 | 3,080 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 294 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 933 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 450 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 450 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 631 yd | |
| Majesty House Cafe | 1 Andromeda Road, Southampton | 706 yd | |
| Cafe Revive, Millbrook | Colne Avenue Baptist Church, Colne Avenue | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 795 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 209 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 326 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 386 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 387 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 795 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 735 yd | |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Southampton) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE FROGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,039 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Upper School) ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,048 yd |
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 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 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% |
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.