Tangmere Drive is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 8GY 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 Tangmere Drive, Southampton, SO16 8GY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 8HA, SO16 8GW, SO16 8GX, SO16 8GZ, SO16 8HE, SO16 8HD, SO16 5SD, SO16 8FP, SO16 5SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 8GY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 51.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 54.1% | 48.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.2% | 39.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 45.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.8% | 21.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 13% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 23.1% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.2% | 84.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 88.4% | 82.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 83% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tangmere Drive was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Coxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tangmere Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Coxford and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Tangmere Drive, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2025-04-17 | £259,266 |
| 5 Tangmere Drive, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-07 | £241,240 |
| 27 Tangmere Drive, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-07-10 | £270,839 |
| 53 Tangmere Drive, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-04-19 | £245,060 |
| 31 Tangmere Drive, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-01-12 | £252,980 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Tangmere Drive, Southampton, SO16 8GY has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 14 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Tangmere Drive, Southampton, SO16 8GY has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 14 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SO16 8GY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair Infant and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Junior School Sinclair Road , SO16 8GF | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,729 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,070 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School 300 Aldermoor Road , Bradbury Centre SO16 5NA | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alf's Kebab | 28 Holly Oak Road, Southampton | 596 yd | |
| Lordshill Community Association | Lordshill Community Centre, Cromarty Road | 662 yd | |
| Majesty House Cafe | 1 Andromeda Road, Southampton | 736 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 834 yd | |
| Princess Anne Hospital Cafe | Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern House | 24 Hollyoak Road, Southampton | 596 yd | |
| Star Grill And Pizza House | 131 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 605 yd | |
| Tarka Express | 133 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 605 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 745 yd | |
| Burger N Chicken | 4 Coxford Drove, Southampton | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 484 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Community Pool OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL OAKLANDS COMMUNITY POOL CROMARTY ROAD | swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 861 yd | |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 893 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 411.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 241.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.