Thorndike Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6FN 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 Road, Southampton, SO16 6FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 4HX, SO16 6FP, SO16 5FJ, SO16 4HW, SO16 6FL, SO16 5FG, SO16 4HU, SO16 6DH, SO16 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 6FN 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 Road was 183.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% higher than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorndike Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 149th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 Thorndike Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-11-28 | £306,259 |
| 20 Thorndike Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-04-15 | £215,221 |
| 27 Thorndike Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-10 | £201,033 |
| 25 Thorndike Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-03 | £265,546 |
| 25 Thorndike Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2022-01-14 | £236,618 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Thorndike Road, Southampton, SO16 6FN has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 9 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 Thorndike Road, Southampton, SO16 6FN has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 9 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 6FN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,353 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 | 4,735 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 | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 610 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Junior School Ullswater Road , Millbrook SO16 9EA | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Infant School Ullswater Road , SO16 9EA | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | 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 | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 1,791 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 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Community 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 | 2,336 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,206 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 | 2,611 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 | 484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 999 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 | 999 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 724 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 724 yd | |
| Tesco Restaurant | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 881 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Tebourba Way | 881 yd | |
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 553 yd | |
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 854 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 186 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 207 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 265 yd | |
| Wings | 57 Coxford Road, Southampton | 331 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 644 yd | |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 687 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 791 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 | 330.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 148.5 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.