Coxford Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 5PE is located in the Bassett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5PF, SO16 6NE, SO16 5PG, SO16 6NA, SO16 5LL, SO16 5SP, SO16 5PL, SO16 6LZ, SO16 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 5PE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 55.7% | 49.2% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 50.8% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 40% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 40% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 9.7% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 6.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.3% | 48.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39.7% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 9% | -8.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.7% | 12.3% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15.4% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 14.2% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 32.7% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.7% | 81.9% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 83.5% | 76.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 10.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 75.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 4.5% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coxford Road was 97.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coxford Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 329th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 19 Lordswood Court Coxford Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-25 | £161,518 |
| Flat 25 Lordswood Court Coxford Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-12-15 | £174,002 |
| Flat 26 Lordswood Court Coxford Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-18 | £172,453 |
| Flat 30 Lordswood Court Coxford Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-01-21 | £182,483 |
| Flat 17 Lordswood Court Coxford Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-02-14 | £161,675 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5PE has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 13 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 Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5PE has high surface water flood risk.
13 of 13 properties (100.00%) 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 5PE 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,358 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 | 2,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybrook Infant School Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | - not rated | 808 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane , Hollybrook School SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | - not rated | 878 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | - not rated | 911 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 | 1,864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,906 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,196 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 | 3,129 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 405 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School 300 Aldermoor Road , Bradbury Centre SO16 5NA | - not rated | 405 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 153 - King's Church | 414 Coxford Road, Southampton | 163 yd | |
| The View | The Sporting View, Thornhill Road | 397 yd | |
| Rosewood School | 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 405 yd | |
| Mealbox | Flat 10 Surrey Point, 387 - 389 Winchester Road | 987 yd | |
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuti's Express | 241 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| The Big Catch | 245 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 366 yd | |
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 997 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 997 yd | |
| Crave | 365 Winchester Road, Southampton | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 685 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Southampton City Golf Course SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 943 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 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.