Outer Circle is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5GN 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 Outer Circle, Southampton, SO16 5GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5GP, SO16 5NL, SO16 5GQ, SO16 5GR, SO16 5GL, SO16 5GJ, SO16 5NN, SO16 5NE, SO16 5GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 5GN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.5% | 49.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 32.8% | 48.7% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 35.1% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 45.3% | 48.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.5% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.8% | 20.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.2% | 20.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 10.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 24.7% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 81.5% | -12.7% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 92% | 84.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 84.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Outer Circle was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Coxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Outer Circle has the 16th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Coxford and the 255th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Outer Circle, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2017-11-20 | £188,179 |
| 31 Outer Circle, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2012-11-05 | £226,324 |
| 29 Outer Circle, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2005-11-11 | £234,491 |
| 37 Outer Circle, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-11-01 | £194,507 |
| 15 Outer Circle, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2001-11-23 | £193,662 |
SO16 5GN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,299 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 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,207 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 | 2,423 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 235 yd | |
| Princess Anne Hospital Cafe | Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road | 603 yd | |
| Rosewood School | 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 761 yd | |
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 829 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern House | 24 Hollyoak Road, Southampton | 235 yd | |
| Star Grill And Pizza House | 131 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 595 yd | |
| Tarka Express | 133 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 595 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 668 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 745 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 518 yd | |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.