southampton SO51 Postcodes
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Southampton (SO51)
The SO51 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1276 individual postcodes.
There are 80 electoral wards in the SO51 postcode area, including Alresford, Brockenhurst, Eastleigh, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Romsey, Southampton, Stockbridge, Winchester which come under the local authority of the Test Valley Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in SO51 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 SO51 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
SO51 is a postcode district in the Southampton area in the south of England, located near the border of Hampshire and Wiltshire. It is primarily a residential area, located in the outskirts of Winchester and Chandlers Ford, and includes some rural villages such as Ampfield, North Baddesley and Outer Osbaldestone.
The area is served by local bus services operated by Bluestar and Hampshire County Council, as well as a direct train service to London. The main shopping areas are located in Chandlers Ford and Romsey, which offer a wide variety of independent retailers, supermarkets and other amenities. Furthermore, there are several well-known golf clubs in the area, including Romsey golf Club, Broadlands Golf Club and Southampton Golf Club.
In terms of education, there are several primary and secondary schools and nurseries in the SO51 area. Some of these include Chandlers Ford Infant and Junior schools, Kings Copse Primary school, Romsey Primary school as well as secondary schools such as The Mountbatten School and The Romsey School. There are also two tertiary institutions within the postcode district: University of Southampton's Southampton Business School and Southampton Solent University.
There are wide range of healthcare services available in SO51, such as Romsey Health Centre, Hightown Surgery, Southampton General Hospital and Eastleigh Community Hospital.
In terms of leisure, the area is home to several parks and open spaces, including Longdene Recreation ground, Chainrams Meadows and Coate Water Country Park. There are also a few larger leisure facilities, which include the Southampton Swimming Pool and Whitnall Sports Centre.
The SO51 postcode district is a great place to live, with plenty of local services, activities and amenities to take advantage of. From independent shops to golf courses, to leisure facilities and libraries, the SO51 is a highly sought after area.
Demographics
Hampshire
SO51 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.
| Outward Code | SO51 |
| Postal Town | Southampton |
| MSOA Name | Test Valley 009 |
| LSOA Name | Test Valley 009C |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Test Valley |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
SO51 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SO51, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.