Stoke Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6BD 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 Stoke Road, Southampton, SO16 6BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6BG, SO16 6BB, SO16 6BE, SO16 6BH, SO16 6BA, SO16 6AX, SO16 6BJ, SO16 6AY, SO16 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 6BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 37.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 46.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) 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 | 53.8% | 57% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 31.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 19.5% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 40% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 17.3% | 1.5% | -15.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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 | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.8% | 8.1% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.8% | 71.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 64.7% | 56.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 22.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 12% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 56.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 20.8% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 8.4% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 12.7% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoke Road was 115.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoke Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 268th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Stoke Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2020-10-13 | £297,742 |
| 12 Stoke Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-01-31 | £321,904 |
| 16 Stoke Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-11-12 | £309,370 |
| 20 Stoke Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2018-07-20 | £308,349 |
| 14 Stoke Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-05-16 | £306,675 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Stoke Road, Southampton, SO16 6BD has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 5 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.
The area around Stoke Road, Southampton, SO16 6BD has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 5 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.
SO16 6BD 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 | 184 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,897 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 | 4,481 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 | 157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 157 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 813 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane First School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,837 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 5,196 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 | 2,046 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 142 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 638 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 | 638 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 | 713 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Restaurant | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 599 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 725 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 740 yd | |
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 305 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 640 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 668 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 678 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 298 yd | |
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 475 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 571 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 571 yd | |
| The Giddy Kipper | 11 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 741 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 745 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 163 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 792 yd | |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 833 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,082 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% |
| Median download speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 387.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 312.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 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.