southampton SO31 Postcodes
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Southampton (SO31)
The SO31 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 1533 individual postcodes.
There are 26 electoral wards in the SO31 postcode area, including Alresford, Brockenhurst, Eastleigh, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Romsey, Southampton, Stockbridge, Winchester which come under the local authority of the Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in SO31 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 SO31 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 SO31 postcode is a postcode district in Hampshire that covers largely the area and town of Eastleigh. It lies within the SO (Southampton) postal area and additionally covers several sub districts. The SO31 postcode area starts in the North-West at the Itchen River, covering Eastleigh and then moving South-Eastward beyond Fair Oak and Bishopstoke.
The SO31 postcode is served by Eastleigh overground railway station, which provides services to Portsmouth, Southampton, Salisbury and other cities further afield such as London and Bournemouth. Eastleigh also has many nearby shopping centres, including The Swan Centre and Village Centre, which are popular destinations for local residents.
Within the SO31 postcode there are many different types of housing. This includes large detached properties, bungalows and semi-detached homes. These are spread across a select few neighbourhoods, namely the townships of Eastleigh, Fair Oak, Bishopstoke and Hedge End. In total there are approximately 15,000 homes in the SO31 postcode district.
The area is served by several good state primary and secondary schools, including Bishopstoke Park School, Hiltingbury Junior School, as well as numerous private primary and secondary schools too.
Eastleigh is home to many parks and green spaces. These include The David English Gardens, which provides a picturesque setting for a Victorian manor and its surrounding parklands; Leigh Park, which offers itself as a place to walk, relax, and football playing fields; and Allbrook and North Stoneham Park, which offer sports fields, a pond, children's play area, and much more.
In terms of health needs, Eastleigh is served by Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust (SUHNT) and the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) provides acute services such as A&E, specialist services, cancer care and maternity. In addition, several doctors' surgeries are dotted around Eastleigh.
The SO31 district is home to a vast selection of recreation opportunities, from golf courses, to libraries, to a well utilised cinema, and a wide variety of restaurants and pubs. There are a large number of churches in and around the postcode area, reflecting the strong Christian community. Additionally, Eastley also has a n entrepreneurial park on its outskirts, hosting a range of businesses.
Demographics
SO31 is located in the county of , in .
has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SO31 |
| Postal Town | Southampton |
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SO31 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SO31, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Monday, May 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.