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2%UNEMPLOYED
34%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
56%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSO23 8BJ

What social class do the population of SO23 8BJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO23 8BJ 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 SO23 8BJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 31%Children
  • 70%Adults

31% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SO238BJ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in St Michael.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 56%AB
  • 36%C2/C2
  • 7%DE

According to census records, 56% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 49%SINGLE
  • 34%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO23 8BJ is 49%. Single and 'other' people is 51%.

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 72.4%WORKING
  • 2%UNEMPLOYED

2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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SO23 8BJ 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 SO23 8BJ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SO23 8BJ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SO23 8BJ

Events

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What's on near SO23 8BJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SO23 8BJ

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 SO23 8BJ

Banks

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Banks near SO23 8BJ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Schools near SO23 8BJ

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SO23 8BJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SO23 8BJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SO23 8BJ

Libraries

Libraries

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SO238BJ Postcode Breakdown

SOAREA23DISTRICT8SECTORBJUNIT
Full PostcodeSO23 8BJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownSouthampton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHampshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SO238BJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO23 8BJ 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 SO23 8BJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Headbourne Worthy1.5 miles N
Kings Worthy1.6 miles NE
Abbots Worthy2 miles NE
Littleton2.1 miles NW
Chilcomb2.3 miles E
Martyr Worthy2.6 miles E
Sparsholt2.9 miles W
Winchester3.1 miles S
Itchen Abbas3.9 miles E
Crawley3.9 miles NW
Hursley4.8 miles SW
Ovington5 miles E
Upper Somborne5.3 miles W
Micheldever5.4 miles NE
Tichborne5.8 miles E
London60 miles E
Glasgow349 miles NW
Edinburgh346 miles N
Cardiff87 miles W
Liverpool177 miles NW
Southampton12 miles S
Saint Ives27 miles SW

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STAFF and pupils at a primary school in Hursley are celebrating after it received its latest Ofsted result.

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Hampshire Chronicle

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BBC News

2500 fine warning to drivers for wearing sunglasses

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Hampshire Chronicle

Gerard Butler spotted at Greenland: Migration location

Actor Gerard Butler was filming for the sequel to "Greenland" in Alton, Hampshire.

Hampshire Chronicle

Winchester City Council decisions by planning officers

Three applications were refused by Winchester City Council planning officers this week.

Hampshire Chronicle

Champions on the Common

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BBC News

Police warning after spate of Asian gold thefts

One victim says 20,000 of gold was taken from her home after she was woken by two men in her room.

BBC News

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