Atherfield Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9NH 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 Atherfield Road, Southampton, SO16 9NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9NL, SO16 9NN, SO16 9QU, SO16 9NE, SO16 9NF, SO16 9NQ, SO16 9NP, SO16 9FS, SO16 9FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO16 9NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 52.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 9NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 15.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 24.1% | 23.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 14.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 28.8% | 34.5% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 39.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 17.3% | -7.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 26.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 16.8% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 16.8% | -5.6% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.5% | 85.9% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 87% | 85.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 85.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.9% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atherfield Road was 128.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% higher than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Atherfield Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Millbrook and the 249th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Atherfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-02-14 | £151,905 |
| 46 Atherfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2011-11-30 | £126,219 |
| 42 Atherfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2010-04-16 | £122,923 |
| 46 Atherfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2005-08-29 | £127,532 |
| 46 Atherfield Road, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2001-12-06 | £140,279 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Mansel Road West , Millbrook SO16 9LP | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,778 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 | 3,318 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 | 342 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 154 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 154 yd | |
| Cafe Revive, Millbrook | Colne Avenue Baptist Church, Colne Avenue | 299 yd | |
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 392 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Club | Frogmore Lane, Nursling | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 611 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 904 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Farm | Adanac Drive, Nursling | 906 yd | |
| Mountbatten | Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 396 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 638 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 655 yd | |
| Golden Pond | 7 Coxford Road, Southampton | 862 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 111 Rownhams Road, Southampton | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,080 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Restaurant | 1 - 3 Lordshill District Centre, Southampton | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Southampton) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE FROGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Lordshill Outdoor Recreation Centre LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Mansel Park Primary School CULVER CLOSE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Upper School) ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 918 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.