Linden Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5GG is located in the Coxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linden Road, Southampton, SO16 5GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5GA, SO16 5GH, SO16 5NJ, SO16 5FZ, SO16 5GF, SO16 5GJ, SO16 5FU, SO16 5GB, SO16 5GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 5GG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 5GG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 39.3% | 46.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 38.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 42% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 40.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.8% | 24.8% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 10.6% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.8% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 26.7% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 87.1% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 90% | 76.1% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 76.6% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.8% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linden Road was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% lower than the Coxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linden Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Coxford and the 346th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Linden Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2019-07-15 | £230,554 |
| 7 Linden Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-02-06 | £230,174 |
| 7 Linden Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-01-04 | £245,764 |
| 21 Linden Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2016-01-29 | £235,711 |
| 1A Linden Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-07-31 | £186,289 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Linden Road, Southampton, SO16 5GG has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 5 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 Linden Road, Southampton, SO16 5GG has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 5 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,100 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 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair Infant and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Junior School Sinclair Road , SO16 8GF | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 988 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,801 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 | 2,392 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,392 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 | 3,132 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School 300 Aldermoor Road , Bradbury Centre SO16 5NA | - not rated | 952 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Children's Centre at Burseldon House 119 Tremona Road , Shirley Warren SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 180 yd | |
| Princess Anne Hospital Cafe | Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road | 683 yd | |
| Majesty House Cafe | 1 Andromeda Road, Southampton | 793 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 847 yd | |
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern House | 24 Hollyoak Road, Southampton | 180 yd | |
| Star Grill And Pizza House | 131 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 398 yd | |
| Tarka Express | 133 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 398 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 473 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 595 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 435 yd | |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 434.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 313.7 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.