Rownhams Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5DX is located in the Redbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rownhams Road, Southampton, SO16 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5SG, SO16 5DY, SO16 5DH, SO16 5FH, SO16 5FG, SO16 9GJ, SO16 5DJ, SO16 5DZ, SO16 5FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 5DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 5DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 27.1% | 30% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 57.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.4% | 54.7% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 28.2% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.8% | 19.5% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 21% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 32.2% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.2% | 77.6% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 91.2% | 82% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 82% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rownhams Road was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rownhams Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Millbrook and the 140th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-05-12 | £422,333 |
| 33 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2023-11-17 | £343,743 |
| 85 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-19 | £299,691 |
| 89 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-01-11 | £303,542 |
| 87 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,250 | 2020-11-02 | £294,747 |
SO16 5DX 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,785 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 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Park Primary School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,289 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 | 360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 3,479 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 | 2,597 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 | 412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 647 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 647 yd | |
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 724 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 816 yd | |
| Majesty House Cafe | 1 Andromeda Road, Southampton | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 772 yd | |
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 890 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 137 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 143 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 241 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 254 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 890 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 535 yd | |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 941 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.