Winchester Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6AT is located in the Shirley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6UF, SO16 6UE, SO16 6SQ, SO16 6GD, SO15 5BF, SO15 5QR, SO16 6UR, SO15 5QS, SO15 5QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 6AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 48.2% | 52% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 6AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 54% | 51.6% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 31.5% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 49.1% | 53.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 33.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 14.5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 43.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80% | 74.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 71.8% | 62.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 18.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 63.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 16% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 10.1% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Road was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchester Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Worthy House, 130 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-04-30 | £140,000 |
| Flat 5 Worthy House, 130 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-08-23 | £155,161 |
| Flat 2 Worthy House, 130 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2024-05-07 | £127,029 |
| Flat 5 Worthy House, 130 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2018-08-14 | £141,034 |
| Flat 2 Worthy House, 130 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2016-12-08 | £146,535 |
SO16 6AT 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,086 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 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,094 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 | 814 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,722 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 | 1,351 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,244 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 | 372 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 | 854 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,673 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 412 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 427 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 493 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 523 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 301 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 315 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 330 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 493 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 8 Church Street, Shirley | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 403 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 403 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 427 yd | |
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 457 yd | |
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 412 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 493 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 683 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 684 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 317 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 472 yd | |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 590 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Bassett Lawn Tennis Club 124-142 124-142 WILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.