Winchester Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 6UP 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 6UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 6UL, SO16 6UH, SO15 5SG, SO15 5SH, SO15 5RX, SO15 5SF, SO15 5SE, SO16 6UJ, SO16 4DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO16 6UP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 6UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 44.3% | 48.5% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 33.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.9% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 53.3% | 56% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 30.8% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 43.5% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 15% | 2.5% | -12.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.9% | 75.8% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 69.9% | 69.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 13.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 69.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Road was 108.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% lower than the Shirley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchester Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Shirley and the 294th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-10-06 | £224,673 |
| 41 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2020-12-17 | £213,213 |
| 31 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2015-05-22 | £238,489 |
| 41 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2013-02-01 | £257,312 |
| 35 Winchester Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2012-09-11 | £210,518 |
SO16 6UP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO16 6UP 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,439 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 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wordsworth Primary School Victor Street , Shirley SO15 5LH | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Infant School Wilton Road , SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 5XE | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,028 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 | 520 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 2,928 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 | 1,672 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,398 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 | 643 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 | 1,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 1,765 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 | 359 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 1A Redcar Street, Southampton | 378 yd | |
| Imagination Corner | 110 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 382 yd | |
| Kali Mirchi | 98 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 438 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 102 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 180 Warren Avenue, Southampton | 188 yd | |
| Shirley And Millbrook Conservative Club | 22 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 273 yd | |
| Griffin Bar & Grill | 35 - 37 Anglesea Road, Southampton | 304 yd | |
| Park Inn | 37 Carlisle Road, Southampton | 338 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | 126 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 56 Romsey Road, Southampton | 155 yd | |
| Raj of Shirley Tandoori | 19 Romsey Road, Southampton | 211 yd | |
| Tasty | 7 Romsey Road, Southampton | 211 yd | |
| Papa John's | 107 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 359 yd | |
| Shirley Kebab | 108 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Redcar Street, Southampton | 378 yd | |
| Iceland | 114 - 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton | 382 yd | |
| China Town Oriental Supermarket | 1A Marlborough Road, Southampton | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | Tebourba Way, Southampton | 629 yd | |
| Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Ponds Recreation Ground Winchester Road | cycling | 274 yd |
| Wordsworth Primary School VICTOR STREET | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Exile Gym REDCAR STREET | 427 yd | |
| Regents Park Community College KING EDWARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Studio Red Fitness PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| St James Park ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Easygym (Southampton) Top Floor 366-368 Top Floor 366-368 Shirley Road | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Pure Gym (Southampton - Shirley) WINCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,054 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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.