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 1342.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1021.3% 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 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 988.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

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 | £323,539 |
| 1 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2005-07-18 | £311,075 |
| 1 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2003-09-11 | £354,769 |
| 85 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2002-07-17 | £231,294 |
| Flat 3 Elmwood Court 7-11 Laundry Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,000 | 1995-06-23 | £147,231 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,073 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 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,198 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 | 1,741 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,806 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 | 373 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 | 907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 1,984 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 | 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 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.