Warren Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6AA is located in the Shirley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Warren Avenue, Southampton, SO16 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6UL, SO15 5SE, SO16 6UP, SO16 6US, SO15 5SF, SO16 6AZ, SO15 5QP, SO16 6UH, SO15 5SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 6AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.4% | 48.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 35.1% | 40.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 38.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 13.1% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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% | 47.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 29.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 13.7% | -7.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 36.3% | 25.3% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 28.8% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 11.8% | 1.4% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.2% | 81.3% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 77.6% | 71.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 16.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 76.3% | 71.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 14.2% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.8% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warren Avenue was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warren Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 169th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Warren Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-22 | £173,386 |
| 214 Warren Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-05-13 | £244,849 |
| 224 Warren Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-06-04 | £213,144 |
| 176 Warren Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-03-24 | £277,849 |
| 216 Warren Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2020-01-09 | £269,818 |
SO16 6AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,616 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,738 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 431 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 461 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 513 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 81 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 320 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 439 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 277 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 301 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 301 yd | |
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 339 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 431 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 461 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 734 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 320 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 488 yd | |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 1,033 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.