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4%UNEMPLOYED
37%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSO16 8WZ

What social class do the population of SO16 8WZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO16 8WZ 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 SO16 8WZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SO168WZ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Millbrook.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 46%SINGLE
  • 37%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO16 8WZ is 46%. Single and 'other' people is 54%.

ETHNICITY

  • 87%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.7%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

4% 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

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SO16 8WZ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SO16 8WZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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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 SO16 8WZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SO16 8WZ

Events

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What's on near SO16 8WZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SO16 8WZ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SO16 8WZ

Banks

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Banks near SO16 8WZ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SO16 8WZ

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SO16 8WZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SO16 8WZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SO16 8WZ

Libraries

Libraries

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SO168WZ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSO16 8WZ
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Postal TownSouthampton
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SO168WZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO16 8WZ 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 SO16 8WZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Redbridge1.6 miles W
Southampton1.9 miles SE
Chilworth2.2 miles N
Totton2.3 miles W
Itchen2.5 miles E
Nursling2.5 miles W
Bassett2.5 miles NE
Swaythling3 miles E
Marchwood3.7 miles S
Woolston3.7 miles E
Hythe3.9 miles SE
West End4.3 miles E
Eastleigh4.8 miles NE
Chandlers Ford4.9 miles NE
Sholing4.9 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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