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2.2%UNEMPLOYED
57%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
39%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSO15 5RU

What social class do the population of SO15 5RU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO15 5RU in Southampton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SO15 5RU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 77%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SO155RU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Shirley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 39%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 28%SINGLE
  • 57%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO15 5RU is 28%. Single and 'other' people is 71%.

ETHNICITY

  • 87%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

87% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.9%WORKING
  • 2.2%UNEMPLOYED

2.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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SO15 5RU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SO15 5RU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SO15 5RU

Events

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What's on near SO15 5RU

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SO15 5RU

Banks

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Banks near SO15 5RU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SO15 5RU

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SO15 5RU

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in SO15 5RU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SO15 5RU

Libraries

Libraries

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SO155RU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSO15 5RU
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Postal TownSouthampton
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SO155RU Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO15 5RU postcode is located in the postal town of Southampton. Southampton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode SO15 5RU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chilworth1.8 miles N
Southampton1.9 miles SE
Redbridge2 miles W
Bassett2.1 miles NE
Itchen2.3 miles SE
Swaythling2.5 miles E
Totton2.7 miles W
Nursling2.8 miles W
Woolston3.7 miles SE
West End3.9 miles E
Hythe4 miles SE
Marchwood4.1 miles S
Eastleigh4.3 miles NE
Chandlers Ford4.5 miles NE
Sholing4.7 miles E
London69 miles E
Glasgow357 miles N
Edinburgh354 miles N
Cardiff86 miles W
Liverpool184 miles NW
Southampton2 miles SE
Saint Ives18 miles W

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