Arliss Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6DG 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 Arliss Road, Southampton, SO16 6DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4BW, SO16 4FE, SO16 4RD, SO16 6BE, SO16 4DT, SO16 4DZ, SO16 6BG, SO16 6BJ, SO16 6BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 6DG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 25.1% | 32.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 43.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 27.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 26.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90.6% | 81.7% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 86.1% | 71.6% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 15.4% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 12% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 71.6% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 19.4% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arliss Road was 91.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arliss Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 354th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.6%.

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 Arliss Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2024-11-01 | £325,040 |
| 6 Arliss Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2021-12-08 | £282,351 |
| 13 Arliss Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-03 | £233,524 |
| 10 Arliss Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-02-24 | £230,849 |
| 15 Arliss Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2016-05-06 | £233,279 |
SO16 6DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 4,745 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 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 735 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,432 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 | 2,143 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,886 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 | 910 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 481 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 481 yd | |
| Robins Nest | Unit C, Atlantic Works | 729 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 842 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 493 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 557 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 762 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 772 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 488 yd | |
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 568 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 620 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 643 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 481 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 842 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 868 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 233 yd |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 899 yd | |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 907 yd | |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 320.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 226.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.