Laundry Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6AQ 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 6AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6AN, SO16 6DJ, SO16 6AJ, SO16 6SH, SO16 6AL, SO16 6AW, SO16 6AP, SO16 6AH, SO16 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 6AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.2% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.8% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO16 6AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 34.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 51.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 15.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 46.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 17.7% | 3.6% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 12.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 18.9% | 16.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 14.7% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 54.4% | 52.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, just 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.6% | 25.8% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.2% | 49.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 23.2% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.7% | 9.5% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 27.2% | 6.2% | -21.0% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 10% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 7.1% | 0.2% | 6.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laundry Road was 1327.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1023.1% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laundry Road has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 6th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 977.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-02-11 | £325,209 |
| 1 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2005-07-18 | £313,006 |
| 1 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2003-09-11 | £356,971 |
| 85 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2002-07-17 | £232,487 |
| Flat 3 Elmwood Court 7-11 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,000 | 1995-06-23 | £145,010 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,839 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 | 3,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren First School Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 378 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 903 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5LA | - not rated | 905 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,684 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 | 1,043 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,343 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 | 1,614 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,682 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 | 2,194 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 245 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Hospital and Home Education Service , Southampton General Hospital SO16 6HU | - not rated | 245 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Children's Centre at Burseldon House 119 Tremona Road , Shirley Warren SO16 6HU | - not rated | 275 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 308 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 211 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 211 yd | |
| LoF Eye Unit Tea Bar | Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road | 211 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 211 yd | |
| Princess Anne Hospital Cafe | Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 486 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 854 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 859 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 998 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 252 yd | |
| The Giddy Kipper | 11 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 341 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 634 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 640 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 910 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 960 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 539 yd | |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 664 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 1,021 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% |
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.