46,444TOTAL POPULATION
18,995HOUSEHOLDS
3.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£49,920AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SO50 POSTCODE REGION

Southampton (SO50)

The SO50 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1626 individual postcodes.

There are 21 electoral wards in the SO50 postcode area, including Alresford, Brockenhurst, Eastleigh, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Romsey, Southampton, Stockbridge, Winchester which come under the local authority of the Eastleigh Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in SO50 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SO50 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The SO50 postcode covers the central and eastern parts of the Eastleigh borough in Hampshire, south east England. This area has a population of over 55,000 and includes towns and villages of Bishopstoke, Chandler's Ford, Colden Common, Chandlers Ford, Allbrook, Hiltingbury and Sholing, and encompassing parts of both the River Itchen and River Hamble.

The area is largely residential, with nearby attractions being the historic market town of Romsey, the New Forest, the M3 motorway junction and Southampton Airport. Chandlers Ford is the largest of the village centres, with amenities such local shops, restaurants, churches, schools and a Leisure Centre. With the River Itchen flowing through this area, there are plenty of waterways for keen anglers, and local beauty spots to explore.

Education options in the area range from infant and nursery schools, to primary schools such as St Swithuns and Hiltingbury Junior School, and further secondary schools such as Thornden Secondary School. There are also several specialists education settings within the area.

The SO50 postcode is also well serviced by various transport links. There are regular bus services with stops at Allbrook, Bishopstoke and Colden Common, while Hursley Road and Allbrook stations are both on the Southampton to Winchester mainline. There is also access to the M3 from junction 13 to Winchester and Bournemouth, and Southampton Airport is under 10 miles away.

For local leisure activities, there are many parks and green areas to explore, such as Eastleigh's North Walls Recreation Ground, Winchester's South Walls open space, Hargerstones Recreation Ground and Luscombe's Meadow. Additionally, there are golf courses, bowling clubs, tennis courts, a leisure centre in Chandlers Ford and opportunities to take part in sailing and canoeing in the surrounding waters. The Ageas Bowl is also nearby, hosting a host of sport, music and entertainment events throughout the year.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in SO50 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SO50Hampshire

Hampshire

The county of Hampshire

SO50 is located in the county of Hampshire, in England.

Hampshire has a total population of 1,829,500, making it the 5th largest county in the UK.

Hampshire has a total area of 1455 square miles, and a population density of 485 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Hampshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSO50
Postal TownSouthampton
MSOA NameEastleigh 002
LSOA NameEastleigh 002C
CountyHampshire
RegionHampshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEastleigh
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SO50 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SO50, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Allbrook
Bishopstoke
Boyatt Wood
Brambridge
Chandler's Ford
Colden Common
Crowdhill
Eastleigh
Fair Oak
Fisher's Pond
Fryern Hill
Hensting
Highbridge
Hiltingbury
Hocombe
Itchen
Nob's Crook
North Stoneham
Otterbourne
Owslebury
Pylehill
Stoke Common
Browse Postcodes in SO50

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (SO) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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