Warren Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6BW 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 6BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6AG, SO16 5DE, SO16 5DF, SO16 6AS, SO16 6BU, SO16 6BX, SO16 6AH, SO16 6BT, SO16 6BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 6BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 54.5% | 55.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 44.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 6BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 39% | 50.6% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 32.5% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 50.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 12.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 26.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 17.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 21.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.8% | 77.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 81.5% | 67.6% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 17.4% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 67.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 22.1% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 1.6% | -8.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 14.8% | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warren Crescent was 201.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warren Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 126th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-15 | £260,998 |
| 37 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-09-22 | £230,711 |
| 27 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2023-03-31 | £166,171 |
| 15 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2015-10-06 | £203,230 |
| 15 Warren Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-05-16 | £195,225 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Warren Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6BW 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 Warren Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,505 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 | 4,264 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 | 437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 437 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Stratton Road , Shirley SO15 5RA | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5LA | - not rated | 1,257 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 | 437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,398 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 | 1,969 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 5,308 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 | 2,466 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 93 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 386 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 599 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 | 599 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 | 628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 469 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 469 yd | |
| LoF Eye Unit Tea Bar | Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road | 469 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 469 yd | |
| Princess Anne Hospital Cafe | Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 669 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 977 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 1,069 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Giddy Kipper | 11 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 110 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 278 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 295 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 395 yd | |
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 305 yd | |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 691 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 989 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 | 448.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 393.7 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.