Green Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9FQ is located in the Redbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Test. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Southampton, SO16 9FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9WA, SO16 9RE, SO16 9FP, SO16 9RU, SO16 9WD, SO16 9RA, SO16 9TD, SO16 9NL, SO16 9RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 9FQ 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 | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 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 | 41.4% | 40.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 41.1% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 49.8% | 44.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 40.9% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 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 | 23.7% | 20.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 35.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 83.6% | -13.3% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.2% 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% | 76.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 75.7% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.6% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.7% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% lower than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Millbrook and the 308th highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Green Lane, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-12-03 | £267,014 |
| 81 Green Lane, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2012-06-18 | £245,724 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Green Lane, Southampton, SO16 9FQ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 2 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 Green Lane, Southampton, SO16 9FQ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 2 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 9FQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 870 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 | 5,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 775 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Junior School Ullswater Road , Millbrook SO16 9EA | - not rated | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Infant School Ullswater Road , SO16 9EA | - not rated | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 819 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 819 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 | 1,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1out of 4 | 83 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,627 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 | 2,938 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 4,418 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 | 3,210 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 | 42 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,578 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 Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 201 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 201 yd | |
| Cafe Revive, Millbrook | Colne Avenue Baptist Church, Colne Avenue | 508 yd | |
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 532 yd | |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill | 15 Saturn Close, Southampton | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 799 yd | |
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 856 yd | |
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 376 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 421 yd | |
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 534 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 597 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 930 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 85 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Southampton) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE FROGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Lordshill Outdoor Recreation Centre LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Olive Road Open Space (Closed) Olive Road | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Upper School) ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 979 yd |
| Coxford Community Centre Olive Road | 990 yd | |
| Mansel Park Primary School CULVER CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 297.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 196 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.