Derwent Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9EL is located in the Millbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derwent Road, Southampton, SO16 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9EJ, SO16 9EP, SO16 9DU, SO16 9EN, SO16 9DY, SO16 9EH, SO16 9ER, SO16 9HE, SO16 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 9EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.4% | -2.9% | 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 | 38.3% | 40.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 44.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around SO16 9EL this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 28.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 15% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 17.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 13.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 87.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 87.4% 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% | 87.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 87.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Road was 159.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% higher than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derwent Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Millbrook and the 180th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Derwent Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-07-19 | £205,782 |
| 13 Derwent Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2012-09-28 | £218,972 |
| 7 Derwent Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £135,950 | 2007-01-19 | £224,190 |
| 11 Derwent Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-09-10 | £198,287 |
| 1 Derwent Road, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2004-04-01 | £239,594 |
SO16 9EL 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Junior School Ullswater Road , Millbrook SO16 9EA | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Infant School Ullswater Road , SO16 9EA | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson First School Crigdon Close , Millbrook SO16 4AB | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,398 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 | 3,192 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 3,815 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 | 3,038 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 471 yd | |
| Cafe Revive, Millbrook | Colne Avenue Baptist Church, Colne Avenue | 605 yd | |
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 778 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 778 yd | |
| Jays Cafe | Selco Builders Warehouse, Unit 1 Endeavour Park | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 457 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 625 yd | |
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 234 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 98 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 433 yd | |
| Golden Pool | 102 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 433 yd | |
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 467 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Mansel Park Primary School CULVER CLOSE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Studland Road Playing Field (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Redbridge Community School CUCKMERE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Test Park Sports Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 TEST LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 973 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.