Postcode Analysis Southampton, South East

OAK CLOSE, SO15 0LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, SO15 0LZ.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO15 0LZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SO15 0LZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO15 0LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Close, 0.3km from Redbridge in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Redbridge ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO15 0LZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £241k. 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 0LZ are sourced from Output Area E00087092 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO15 0LZ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 222,500

6 sales · Mean £ 220,500

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SO15 0LZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour25
Shoplifting25
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Redbridge Community School

Good1048 pupils0.3 km
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Redbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School

Good348 pupils1.0 km
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Mason Moor Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.2 km
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Tanners Brook Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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Eling Infant School and Nursery

Good149 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Kendal Cakes0.5 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Shell Roselands0.5 km
  • Arrow News0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Anchor0.5 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
  • The Ship Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Adem's Cafe Ltd0.7 km
  • Dirty Snax Cafe Ltd0.5 km
  • FireRock0.7 km
  • Jays Cafe0.4 km
  • Leonardo Finmeccanica0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Balti House0.9 km
  • Olivers Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Golden Pool0.5 km
  • Star Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge0.2 km
  • Totton1.0 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Redbridge (Hants) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Redbridge (Hants) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Redbridge Roundabout0.2 km
  • Redbridge School0.2 km
  • Redbridge Roundabout0.3 km