southampton SO50 Postcodes

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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