Dunkirk Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6LY is located in the Bassett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunkirk Road, Southampton, SO16 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6LT, SO16 6LZ, SO16 6LX, SO16 6LU, SO16 6LS, SO16 6NA, SO16 6LW, SO16 6NE, SO16 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 6LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 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 | 29.9% | 39.5% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 42.2% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.1% | 41% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 38.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29.5% | 27.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 27.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.1% | 83.1% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 79% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 79% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 79% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunkirk Road was 90.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunkirk Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 361st highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Dunkirk Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2005-09-02 | £225,108 |
| 38 Dunkirk Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2001-12-14 | £240,320 |
| 40 Dunkirk Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1998-08-17 | £211,819 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,783 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 153 - King's Church | 414 Coxford Road, Southampton | 216 yd | |
| The View | The Sporting View, Thornhill Road | 290 yd | |
| Rosewood School | 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 420 yd | |
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 783 yd | |
| Mealbox | Flat 10 Surrey Point, 387 - 389 Winchester Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuti's Express | 241 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 449 yd | |
| The Big Catch | 245 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 449 yd | |
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 783 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 783 yd | |
| Crave | 365 Winchester Road, Southampton | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 684 yd |
| Southampton City Golf Course SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE SOUTHAMPTON GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 1,001 yd |
| Vermont School VERMONT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 1,017 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.