Winchester Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6UL 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 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6UP, SO16 6UH, SO15 5SG, SO16 6AA, SO16 6UW, SO16 6UJ, SO15 5SH, SO15 5RX, SO15 5SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 6UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 37.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 46.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 53.8% | 57% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 31.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 19.5% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 40% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 17.3% | 1.5% | -15.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.8% | 8.1% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.8% | 71.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 64.7% | 56.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 22.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 12% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 56.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 20.8% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 8.4% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 12.7% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Road was 85.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchester Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 361st lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2025-03-27 | £202,582 |
| 60 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-08 | £248,984 |
| 46 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2022-09-12 | £253,534 |
| 66 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-08-06 | £261,111 |
| 42 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-05-14 | £239,085 |
SO16 6UL 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 | 184 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,438 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 | 262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,962 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 | 1,692 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,435 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 | 629 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 | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,793 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 109 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 399 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 417 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 422 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 479 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 159 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 311 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 340 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 377 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 189 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 252 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 252 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 399 yd | |
| Lucky House | 113 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 417 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 422 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 627 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 639 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 245 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 466 yd | |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 666 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,056 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 1,083 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 | 265.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.