Gemini Close Southampton
129 addresses across 3 postcodes (SO16), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37012641.
- Energy: 123 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 62, E: 43).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Southampton costs £2,381 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redbridge, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 129 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lordshill Health Centre, about 220 m away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 108 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
123 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (123). Built: 1967-1975 (121); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (121); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Southampton in 2026-27: Band D £2,381 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,588 | £1,852 | £2,117 | £2,381 | £2,911 | £3,440 | £3,969 | £4,763 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 62 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO16 8BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 62 | unlikely |
| SO16 8BR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO16 8JH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 33 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO16 8BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO16 8BR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO16 8JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redbridge 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Totton 216,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Millbrook (Hants) 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Library Lords Hill | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Lords Hill, Southampton Car Park | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 91 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Health Centre | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Health Centre | 220 m |
| Hospital | Princess Anne Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Totton Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Southampton Maybush, Maybush Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,160 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nursling Plantation | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Coxford Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Shirley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Testwood Lane Stream | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Toothill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Eling Great Marsh | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 128 | 129 |
1 of the street's 129 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Southampton: see them on the Southampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 330 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fairisle Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majesty House Cafe SO16 8BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mountbatten SO16 8HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2008 |
| Sainsbury's SO16 8HY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Lord's Hill Church SO16 8HY | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Sammy's Cakes and Grill SO16 8BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company SO16 8HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Star Grill and Pizza House SO16 5ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Tarka Express SO16 5ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Kingfisher SO16 5EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily SO16 5EB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2025 |
| Maybush Stores SO16 5EB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2024 |
| Lordshill Community Association SO16 8LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Fairisle Junior School SO16 8BY | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Fairisle Infant/Nursery Breakfast Club SO16 8BY | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2010 |
| Fairisle Infant School SO16 8BY | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lord'S Hill Centre West (26); On or near Pegasus Close (19); On or near Odiham Close (15); On or near Eastchurch Close (14); On or near Saturn Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 47% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 68% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SO16 8BQ: 64 addresses
- SO16 8BR: 64 addresses of 67 in the postcode
- SO16 8JH: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gemini Close · Pegasus Close · Lord's Hill Centre West · Andromeda Road · Eastchurch Close · Saturn Close · Mercury Close · Upper Brownhill Road · Orion Close · Eastchurch Close · Odiham Close · Welch Way
All the streets in SO16 and across Southampton.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.