Laundry Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6AN 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 Laundry Road, Southampton, SO16 6AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6DJ, SO16 6AQ, SO16 6AJ, SO16 6SH, SO16 6AL, SO16 6AW, SO16 6AP, SO16 6HS, SO16 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 6AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 54.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48% | 45.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 6AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 32.2% | 43.6% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 38.9% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 50.8% | 39.6% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 41.9% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 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 | 27.3% | 20.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 33% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 12.2% | 3.7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 15.6% | 6.8% | -8.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 7.1% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59% | 67.5% | 8.5% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 61.4% | 64.6% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.8% | 15.6% | -13.2% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 64.9% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 23% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.1% | 3.3% | -12.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 4.5% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laundry Road was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laundry Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 101st lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2025-05-23 | £196,285 |
| 22 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-24 | £235,385 |
| 86 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-08-09 | £225,713 |
| 90 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-03 | £257,356 |
| 36A Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2020-05-27 | £268,774 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 83 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,092 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 | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,217 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 | 1,733 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,783 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 | 363 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 | 915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Free schools special | Yes | 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 |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 245 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 245 yd | |
| LoF Eye Unit Tea Bar | Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road | 245 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 245 yd | |
| Princess Anne Hospital Cafe | Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 448 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 818 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 824 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 961 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 216 yd | |
| The Giddy Kipper | 11 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 360 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 642 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 653 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 907 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 925 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 565 yd | |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 629 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 902 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 986 yd | |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.