Hollybrook Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6SY 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 Hollybrook Close, Southampton, SO16 6SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6HS, SO16 6TH, SO16 6HT, SO16 6HR, SO16 6DE, SO16 6HJ, SO16 6HH, SO16 6SQ, SO16 6GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 6SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 48.2% | 52% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 6SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 54% | 51.6% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 31.5% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 53.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 33.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 14.5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 43.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80% | 74.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 71.8% | 62.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 18.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 63.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 16% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 10.1% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollybrook Close was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollybrook Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Hollybrook Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-01-15 | £203,579 |
| 24 Hollybrook Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-04 | £232,933 |
| 21 Hollybrook Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-04-22 | £221,847 |
| 1 Hollybrook Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-01-15 | £244,075 |
| 2 Hollybrook Close, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £212,111 | 2019-11-01 | £255,750 |
SO16 6SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 4,033 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 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Seagarth Lane , SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,938 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 | 1,480 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,480 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 | 192 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Tea Bar | Level F, Southampton General Hospital | 452 yd | |
| League Of Friends Shop | Unit 5 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 452 yd | |
| LoF Eye Unit Tea Bar | Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road | 452 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2 Hollybrook Arcade, Southampton General Hospital | 452 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | The Range, 230 - 234 Winchester Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 295 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 557 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 561 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 725 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 279 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 598 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 598 yd | |
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 606 yd | |
| The Giddy Kipper | 11 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 659 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 233 - 235 Winchester Road, Southampton | 701 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 725 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 930 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 586 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 720 yd | |
| Upper Shirley High Bellemoor Road | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 871 yd | |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 981 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 | 251.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 195.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.