Overview of SO16 6AY

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    Average Price: £240,485
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  • Flood Risk
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Warren Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6AY 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 Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6BS, SO16 6BL, SO16 6BH, SO16 6BR, SO16 6BN, SO16 6BJ, SO16 6BP, SO16 6AE, SO16 6TA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 6AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%49.9%0.6% 51.0% -1.1%
Male50.7%50.1%-0.6% 49.0% 1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.4%41.4%1.0% 37.9% 3.5%
Married: Opposite sex43.1%39.2%-3.9% 44.2% -5.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2.2%2.2%0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced8.2%9.9%1.7% 9.1% 0.8%
Widowed6%6.6%0.6% 6.1% 0.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.2%43%-1.2% 48.4% -5.4%
Good health33.7%36.3%2.6% 33.6% 2.7%
Fair health15.6%14.5%-1.1% 12.7% 1.8%
Bad health5.4%5.9%0.5% 4.0% 1.9%
Very bad health1.1%0.3%-0.8% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications33.3%22.9%-10.4% 18.2% 4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.4%9.1%-6.3% 9.6% -0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.6%17.1%-0.5% 13.4% 3.7%
Apprenticeship3%8.4%5.4% 5.3% 3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9%11.6%2.6% 16.9% -5.3%
Degree or Similar15.4%25.1%9.7% 33.8% -8.7%
Other6.4%5.8%-0.6% 2.8% 3.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.5%0.5% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian3.1%2.4%-0.7% 3.1% -0.7%
Other Asian4.2%8.1%3.9% 1.6% 6.5%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean1.7%0%-1.7% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%0%-1.4% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White88.7%84.6%-4.1% 81.4% 3.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Other0.3%2.7%2.4% 1.6% 1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.1%72%-18.1% 83.2% -11.2%
European Union2%15.1%13.1% 6.1% 9.0%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.8%0.2% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa0.6%0%-0.6% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia4.5%11.3%6.8% 5.6% 5.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean2%0%-2.0% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89%72.2%-16.8% 83.2% -11.0%
10+ Years1.7%14.6%12.9% 9.8% 4.8%
5-10 Years0.8%7%6.2% 2.9% 4.1%
2-5 Years4.2%4.3%0.1% 2.2% 2.1%
Less than 2 years4.2%1.9%-2.3% 1.9% 0.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom53.8% 76.7% -22.9%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Poland9.2% 1.3% 7.9%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries4.3% 1.5% 2.8%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
South-East Asia2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held25.4% 13.5% 11.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.3% 37.2% 8.1%
Christian46.6% 46.2% 0.4%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Muslim1.9% 6.5% -4.6%
Other religion0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Not answered2.4% 6.0% -3.6%

Safety

Is Warren Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warren Crescent was 117.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Warren Crescent has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 263rd highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,000
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SO16 6AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Warren Crescent are based on 139 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Warren Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO16 6AY

Average Price
£267,184
Semi-Detached
£262,969
Terraced
£233,160
Detached
£294,733
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Warren Crescent

Average Price
£240,485
Semi-Detached
£251,564
Terraced
£216,671
Detached
£302,739
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£204,987

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Warren CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
101 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002026-03-20 £250,000
97 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£265,0002024-08-09 £269,426
105 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Detached, an established residential building
£225,0002017-11-29 £266,770
93 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£137,5002012-07-18 £229,324
87 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£149,0002012-06-29 £250,217
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO16 6AY

Flood Risk

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk

* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

The area around Warren Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6AY has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

0 of 8 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

The area around Warren Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6AY has very low surface water flood risk.

0 of 8 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee91
Part-Time Employee45
Retired36
Looking after home or family28
Self-Employed18
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Student (economically inactive)11
Other10
Unemployed10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Transport and storage16
Education14
Accommodation and food service activities13
Construction7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Administrative and support service activities5
Other5
Information and communication5
Manufacturing5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Financial and insurance activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aldermoor Early Years Centre
Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY
- not rated 1,761 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 4,388 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shirley Warren First School
Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY
- not rated 128 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY
- not rated 128 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH
- not rated 875 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Wordsworth Primary School
Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA
- not rated 911 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Shirley Infant School
Wilton Road , SO15 5LA
- not rated 1,140 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shirley Warren Middle School
Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY
- not rated 128 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wimpson Middle School
Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS
- not rated 1,294 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Foundry Lane Middle School
Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT
- not rated 1,427 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW
- not rated 854 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW
3out of 4 854 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road , SO16 8FA
1out of 4 1,129 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millbrook Community School
Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG
- not rated 1,159 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU
- not rated 1,328 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane , SO15 5RL
- not rated 1,854 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane , SO15 5RL
- not rated 1,854 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southampton City College
St Mary Street , SO14 1AR
- not rated 4,749 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Totton College (Part of Nacro)
Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX
- not rated 5,242 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 2,179 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit
Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY
- not rated 47 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Compass Centre
Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH
- not rated 401 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southampton Hospital School
119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU
3out of 4 559 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 559 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 624 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oasis Tea BarLevel F, Southampton General Hospital601 yd
League Of Friends ShopUnit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital601 yd
LoF Eye Unit Tea BarSouthampton General Hospital, Tremona Road601 yd
Costa CoffeeUnit 2 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital601 yd
Tesco RestaurantTebourba Way, Southampton768 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ice House180 Warren Avenue, Southampton382 yd
Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club22 Anglesea Road, Southampton768 yd
Griffin Bar & Grill35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton790 yd
Holy Family Church Social ClubThe Presbytery, Redbridge Hill813 yd
Park Inn37 Carlisle Road, Southampton837 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lucky House113 Warren Avenue, Southampton225 yd
The Giddy Kipper11 Warren Avenue, Southampton437 yd
Wings57 Coxford Road, Southampton527 yd
Golden Pond7 Coxford Road, Southampton543 yd
Burger N Chicken4 Coxford Drove, Southampton585 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTebourba Way, Southampton768 yd
Sainsbury's1 Redcar Street, Southampton878 yd
Iceland114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton888 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground
Winchester Road
cycling347 yd
Olive Road Open Space (Closed)
Olive Road
grass pitches614 yd
Coxford Community Centre
Olive Road
649 yd
Regents Park Community College
KING EDWARD AVENUE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool859 yd
Wordsworth Primary School
VICTOR STREET
grass pitches862 yd
Exile Gym
REDCAR STREET
930 yd
St James Park
ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts960 yd
Studio Red Fitness
PARK STREET
health and fitness suite1,028 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Availability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband100.0%
Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA)100.0%

Speed Availability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA0.0%
Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed187.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed442.7 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed330.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

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.