Rownhams Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5EB 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 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5DT, SO16 5EA, SO16 5DS, SO16 5AH, SO16 5EG, SO16 5AL, SO16 5EF, SO16 5EH, SO16 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 5EB 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 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Millbrook average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-28 | £297,326 |
| Maybush Post Office, 105 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-02 | £118,830 |
| 123 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2016-12-02 | £272,976 |
| 101A Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Other, an established residential building | £148,250 | 2015-12-18 | £172,173 |
| 121 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-07-19 | £244,766 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Rownhams Road, Southampton, SO16 5EB has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 6 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 Rownhams Road, Southampton, SO16 5EB has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 6 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 5EB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 850 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 | 4,559 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 | 743 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren First School Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Infant and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,366 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 | 569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,721 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 | 2,584 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 5,027 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 | 3,117 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 | 651 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 681 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 973 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 |
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 | 509 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 559 yd | |
| Majesty House Cafe | 1 Andromeda Road, Southampton | 570 yd | |
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 823 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 1 yd | |
| Star Grill And Pizza House | 131 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 152 yd | |
| Tarka Express | 133 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 152 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 368 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 531 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 485 yd | |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Upper School) ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 324.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 171.6 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.