Green Lane is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9FU 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 9FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9FR, SO16 9PQ, SO16 9NX, SO16 9GA, SO16 9PR, SO16 9FX, SO16 9FY, SO16 9NW, SO16 9PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 9FU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 47% | 61.4% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 18.8% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 31% | 48.9% | 17.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 48.3% | 31.9% | -16.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 27% | -19.5% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 20% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.4% | 17.5% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 90.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 95% | 88.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 88.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 129.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% higher than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Millbrook and the 246th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Green Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-05-30 | £115,359 |
| 31 Green Lane, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2002-11-01 | £129,368 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansel Park Primary School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Mansel Road West , Millbrook SO16 9LP | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,888 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 | 3,415 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 593 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Revive, Millbrook | Colne Avenue Baptist Church, Colne Avenue | 86 yd | |
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 103 yd | |
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 365 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 365 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Club | Frogmore Lane, Nursling | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 335 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 796 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Farm | Adanac Drive, Nursling | 918 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 107 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 744 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 795 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 841 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 98 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Mansel Park Primary School CULVER CLOSE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Southampton) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE FROGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Test Park Sports Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 TEST LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Lordshill Outdoor Recreation Centre LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Studland Road Playing Field (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 979 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.