southampton SO20 Postcodes
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Southampton (SO20)
The SO20 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 452 individual postcodes.
There are 39 electoral wards in the SO20 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, 35% of people in SO20 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 SO20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The SO20 postcode in the Southampton district is typically associated with a specific area of the city, including most of the parish of Twyford; other areas included are Hamble-le-Rice, Netley Marsh, Shirrell Heath, Otterbourne and Chilworth Manor.
SO20 covers a highly residential area of the city with a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses as well as a few select churches which provide for the local communities.
The suburb includes an excellent variety of convenience stores, local pubs, green areas and recreational facilities. It is connected to Southampton city centre by train, bus, and ferry and is conveniently located near the M27 motorway for those travelling further afield.
Public services located within the postcode include a doctor's surgery, a dentists, and a branch of the local council library. Schools in the region include Richard Harris School and Chilworth Church of England Primary School.
At the heart of the postcode is Twyford Avenue which runs from Winchester Road into the village of Twyford, passing through Netley Marsh and Otterbourne. There is a collection of shops and restaurants on Twyford Avenue, with a variety of pubs.
Residents of the SO20 postcode are annually treated to a Twyford Village Fete, held in the summer, which is popular with both locals and tourists. There is also a farmers market held the first Sunday of each month in Winchester Road by Twyford Avenue.
The specific postcode district consists of the SO20 0 and SO20 8 postcode areas, with the postcode district being made up of approximately 1,700 households and 4,500 people according to the 2011 census.
The SO20 postcode district is in the Eastleigh, Test Valley and Winchester constituency of the UK parliament and is administered by the Southampton City Council at a local level.
Demographics
Hampshire
SO20 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 | SO20 |
| Postal Town | Southampton |
| MSOA Name | Test Valley 008 |
| LSOA Name | Test Valley 008B |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Test Valley |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
SO20 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SO20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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JE, southampton
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
It's a lovely environment and the people there are so friendly and caring
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.