Shelley Road, Southampton, SO19 6QH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO19 6QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51.3%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.1%	48.7%	0.6%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SO19 6QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.4%	21.4%	6.0%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	56.3%	-5.4%	44.2%	12.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	9.3%	8.5%	-0.8%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	13.1%	13.4%	0.3%	6.1%	7.3%

Health

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	40.3%	34.3%	-6.0%	48.4%	-14.1%
Good health	35.8%	43.1%	7.3%	33.6%	9.5%
Fair health	18.9%	15.1%	-3.8%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	3.7%	5.4%	1.7%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 SO19 6QH this area, 28.3% 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 17.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35%	28.3%	-6.7%	18.2%	10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	9.7%	-2.9%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	12.4%	-0.2%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	10.3%	11.9%	1.6%	5.3%	6.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	15%	5.7%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	15%	17.7%	2.7%	33.8%	-16.1%
Other	5.1%	4.9%	-0.2%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.9%	97.1%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.7%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.8%	95.4%	-3.4%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	95.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82%	76.7%	5.3%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.8%	37.2%	4.6%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	1.7%	6.0%	-4.3%

Safety

Is Shelley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Road was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shelley Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Thornhill and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in SO19 6QH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shelley Road are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shelley Road, Southampton, SO19 6QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO19 6QH

Average Price
£355,128

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£355,128

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shelley Road

Average Price
£324,415

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£324,415

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shelley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Shelley Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building	£227,500	2011-02-28	£370,467
8 Shelley Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building	£144,950	2002-04-11	£354,364
8 Shelley Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building	£121,950	2000-05-26	£385,297
4 Shelley Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building	£69,000	1997-08-05	£306,631
2 Shelley Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building	£74,000	1997-06-27	£348,386

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO19 6QH

Employment

SO19 6QH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SO19 6QH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SO19 6QH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	16
Manufacturing	11
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW	2out of 4	514 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH	3out of 4	836 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ	4out of 4	1,304 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA	3out of 4	1,329 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Primary School Kesteven Way , Bitterne SO18 5RJ	3out of 4	1,981 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW	2out of 4	682 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH	2out of 4	2,234 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ	4out of 4	2,599 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA	3out of 4	2,822 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU	3out of 4	3,323 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB	- not rated	1,854 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR	- not rated	4,820 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS	- not rated	635 yd	Other independent special school	No	Girls	More About School
Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH	4out of 4	751 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS	- not rated	2,603 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ	- not rated	2,749 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF	- not rated	2,983 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thornhill Baptist Church	Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	264 yd
Evelyn's Tea House	15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	480 yd
St Christopher Church Hall	St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue	517 yd
Cafe 89	The Range, Antelope Park, Bursledon Road	869 yd
Ninja Warrior - Southampton	Unit G, Antelope Park	1,028 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bittern	26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	304 yd
Royal British Legion	Windover Close, Southampton	732 yd
The Hinkler	Hinkler Road, Thornhill	785 yd
Buzz Bingo	Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road	1,028 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eastern Nights	56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	308 yd
Moore Than Sandwiches	52 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	308 yd
Mystery Take Away	46 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	308 yd
Frying Fish	58 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	308 yd
Papa John's	62 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	308 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rontec Thornhill	30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	304 yd
Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station	30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	304 yd
Tesco	1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton	521 yd
Co-Operative	318 Hinkler Road, Southampton	595 yd
Lidl	Unit G, Antelope Park	1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD	grass pitches	897 yd
Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	917 yd
The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road	health and fitness suite	1,026 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.