Kendal Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9LW 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 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9GY, SO16 9LX, SO16 9HN, SO16 9HL, SO16 9JN, SO16 9GZ, SO16 9HG, SO16 9BA, SO16 9AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 9LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 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 9LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 41.2% | 45.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 37.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 42.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 28.8% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 9LW this area, 29.8% 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 29.8% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 17.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95% | 89.6% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.9% | 88% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 88.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Avenue was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kendal Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Millbrook and the 196th lowest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2026-02-13 | £297,919 |
| 162 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £266,600 | 2024-09-30 | £268,810 |
| 154 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-07-16 | £224,971 |
| 114 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-05-12 | £217,931 |
| 124 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-09-25 | £238,687 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Kendal Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9LW has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 6 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 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9LW has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 6 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 9LW 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Primary School Studland Road , Millbrook SO16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Junior School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Infant School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,389 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 | 408 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,550 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 | 3,307 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 | 1,239 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterns School Commercial Road , Totton SO40 3AF | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 726 yd | |
| Jays Cafe | Selco Builders Warehouse, Unit 1 Endeavour Park | 805 yd | |
| Cafe Revive, Millbrook | Colne Avenue Baptist Church, Colne Avenue | 808 yd | |
| The Galley | Newspaper House, Test Lane | 892 yd | |
| Leonardo Finmeccanica | Bolyn Distribution, First Avenue | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 665 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 699 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 41 Old Redbridge Road, Southampton | 861 yd | |
| The Anchor | 61 Test Lane, Southampton | 898 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | 98 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 152 yd | |
| Golden Pool | 102 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 152 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 469 yd | |
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studland Road Playing Field (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Redbridge Community School CUCKMERE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Mansel Park Primary School CULVER CLOSE | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Test Park Sports Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 TEST LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Green Park GREEN PARK GREEN PARK KENDAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 726 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 | 550 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 512 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 350.6 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.