Firecrest Close is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 8FL is located in the Coxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Firecrest Close, Southampton, SO16 8FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 8HP, SO16 8FJ, SO16 8FN, SO16 8HQ, SO16 8FH, SO16 8HU, SO16 8FE, SO16 8EU, SO16 8ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 8FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 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 | 31.9% | 38.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 43.2% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 38.8% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 41.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.4% | 15.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 11.4% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 17.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 24.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 88.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 91.6% | 89% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 89% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.6% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firecrest Close was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Coxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Firecrest Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Coxford and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Firecrest Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-05-24 | £404,686 |
| 7 Firecrest Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2022-08-17 | £306,684 |
| 1 Firecrest Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-03-15 | £397,294 |
| 7 Firecrest Close, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2018-06-29 | £301,143 |
| 2 Firecrest Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-10-28 | £482,422 |
SO16 8FL 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 | 142 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | 4out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Bakers Drove , Rownhams SO16 8AD | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,010 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,169 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,012 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 | 2,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood School | 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuti's Express | 241 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 941 yd | |
| The Big Catch | 245 Aldermoor Road, Southampton | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,084 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 252 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 | 383.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.