Linford Crescent is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6RT 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 Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6RW, SO16 6RP, SO16 6RS, SO16 6SD, SO16 6RU, SO16 6RZ, SO16 6SA, SO16 6SB, SO16 6QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 6RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 56.9% | 56% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 43.1% | 44% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 6RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 35.8% | 43.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 29.6% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 39% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 28% | 31.1% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 24% | 22% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around SO16 6RT this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 28.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 23.5% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 89.3% | 87.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 84% | 81.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 80.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.4% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 1.7% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linford Crescent was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linford Crescent has the 31st lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Linford Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-04-17 | £156,130 |
| 70 Linford Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2024-12-17 | £151,014 |
| 48 Linford Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2022-02-21 | £134,964 |
| 22 Linford Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-12-07 | £152,736 |
| 52 Linford Crescent, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2017-08-18 | £152,755 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,902 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 | 323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | 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 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 3,023 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 | 1,356 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 5,468 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 | 524 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jehangir Tandoori Take Away | 349 Winchester Road, Southampton | 450 yd | |
| The View | The Sporting View, Thornhill Road | 523 yd | |
| Mealbox | Flat 10 Surrey Point, 387 - 389 Winchester Road | 569 yd | |
| Cafe 153 - King's Church | 414 Coxford Road, Southampton | 591 yd | |
| Rosewood School | 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Tavern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton | 456 yd | |
| Pirrie Park Bowling Club | 78A Wilton Crescent, Southampton | 1,049 yd | |
| Bellemoor Tavern | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardamom Kitchen | 361 Winchester Road, Southampton | 450 yd | |
| Bassett Pizza & Chicken | 359 Winchester Road, Southampton | 450 yd | |
| Crave | 365 Winchester Road, Southampton | 450 yd | |
| BurgerLAB | 27 Burgess Road, Southampton | 490 yd | |
| Peking House | 276 Winchester Road, Southampton | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lordswood Road, Southampton | 178 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Sports Centre THE SPORTS CENTRE THE SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Alpine Snowsports Centre Southampton THORNHILL ROAD | ski slopes | 927 yd |
| Red Lodge Community Pool VERMONT CLOSE | swimming pool | 1,049 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.