Colne Avenue is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO16 9NX 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 Colne Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO16 9NW, SO16 9PQ, SO16 9FT, SO16 9FR, SO16 9FU, SO16 9NP, SO16 9PP, SO16 9GA, SO16 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO16 9NX 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 9NX, 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 Colne Avenue was 132.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% higher than the Millbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colne Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Millbrook and the 231st highest crime rate of 723 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Colne Court Colne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2000-08-04 | £126,158 |
| Flat 9 Colne Court Colne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £29,950 | 1999-12-10 | £90,047 |
| Flat 9 Colne Court Colne Avenue, Southampton, Southampton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1997-08-28 | £108,237 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Colne Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9NX has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 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 Colne Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9NX has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 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.
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Junior School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansel Infant School Culver Close , Porlock Road SO16 9HZ | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Windermere Avenue , Millbrook SO16 9QX | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Junior School Ullswater Road , Millbrook SO16 9EA | - not rated | 554 yd | Community 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 | 1,283 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,261 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 3,960 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 | 3,357 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 | 444 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut House Pupil Referral Unit Warren Crescent , Shirley Warren SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Revive, Millbrook | Colne Avenue Baptist Church, Colne Avenue | 40 yd | |
| The Snug@Fleek | 162 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 147 yd | |
| The Hub Snack Bar | Testlands Hub, Green Lane | 270 yd | |
| Southampton City Farm (Cafe) | Southampton City Farm, Green Lane | 270 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Club | Frogmore Lane, Nursling | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saints | Mansel Road West, Southampton | 397 yd | |
| Holy Family Church Social Club | The Presbytery, Redbridge Hill | 808 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Farm | Adanac Drive, Nursling | 901 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 165 Wimpson Lane, Southampton | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto's Pizza | 166 Windermere Avenue, Southampton | 152 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 54 Mercator Close, Southampton | 737 yd | |
| Roast Out | 405 Romsey Road, Southampton | 769 yd | |
| Balti House | 36 Windrush Road, Southampton | 826 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 98 Kendal Avenue, Southampton | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mansel Park Kendal Avenue | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| The Compass School Pitches GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Mansel Park Primary School CULVER CLOSE | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Newlands Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Southampton) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE FROGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Lordshill Outdoor Recreation Centre LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE LORDS HILL OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Test Park Sports Ground UNIT 5 UNIT 5 TEST LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Studland Road Playing Field (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 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.