SO15 0LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brunel Road, 0.4km from Redbridge in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Redbridge ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SO15 0LR are sourced from Output Area E00087054 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNEL ROAD, SO15 0LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNEL ROAD, SO15 0LR.
228
36
£ 37,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO15 0LR is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO15 0LR. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,000
33 sales · Mean £ 123,272
Terraced
£ 216,250
16 sales · Mean £ 212,625
Semi-Detached
£ 214,500
2 sales · Mean £ 214,500
Detached
£ 217,500
2 sales · Mean £ 217,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO15 0LR is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Redbridge Community School
Redbridge Primary School
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School
Mason Moor Primary School
Newlands Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Eling Infant School and Nursery
Tanners Brook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Kendal Cakes0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Shell Roselands0.6 km
- Arrow News1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Anchor0.4 km
- The Ship Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Adem's Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- FireRock0.8 km
- Jays Cafe0.5 km
- Leonardo Finmeccanica0.6 km
- Dirty Snax Cafe Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Pool0.6 km
- Star Fish Bar0.6 km
- Balti House1.0 km
- Olivers Fish & Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge0.1 km
- Totton0.9 km
- Millbrook (Hants)2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Redbridge (Hants) Rail Station0.1 km
- Redbridge (Hants) Rail Station0.1 km
- Redbridge Roundabout0.2 km
- Redbridge School0.3 km
- Redbridge Roundabout0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO150LR · Data under Open Government Licence