Thorndike Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6FL 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 Thorndike Close, Southampton, SO16 6FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 5FG, SO16 6DD, SO16 5FH, SO16 5FF, SO16 6DB, SO16 6FN, SO16 5DY, SO16 5DX, SO16 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 6FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 34.4% | 36.8% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 47% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.5% | 45.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 32.1% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 17% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.6% | 20.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 35.4% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 84.9% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 84.6% | 74.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 73.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorndike Close was 250.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.6% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorndike Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 95th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thorndike Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-11-26 | £205,221 |
| 8 Thorndike Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2006-03-20 | £280,831 |
| 8 Thorndike Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2001-04-27 | £256,862 |
| 8 Thorndike Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 1997-01-31 | £324,835 |
| 7 Thorndike Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1997-01-24 | £357,869 |
SO16 6FL 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,658 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 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mason Moor Primary School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,390 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 712 yd | |
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 793 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 793 yd | |
| LoF Eye Unit Tea Bar | Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road | 793 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 738 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 847 yd | |
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 80 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 148 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 234 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 300 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 1,016 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,049 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 460 yd | |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 744 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 971 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 | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.