19,871TOTAL POPULATION
8,039HOUSEHOLDS
2.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£48,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SO32 POSTCODE REGION

Southampton (SO32)

The SO32 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 749 individual postcodes.

There are 47 electoral wards in the SO32 postcode area, including Alresford, Brockenhurst, Eastleigh, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Romsey, Southampton, Stockbridge, Winchester which come under the local authority of the Winchester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in SO32 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 SO32 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


SO32 is a postcode for villages and hamlets in the Borough of Eastleigh in the District of Southampton, England. It covers the whole of the area known as Bishop's Waltham, as well as parts of Botley, Shedfield, North Boarhunt and Upham. The postcode excludes the city of Southampton itself, which is part of the SO14 and SO15 postcodes.

Part of the SO32 postcode covers the hamlet of Bishop's Waltham, which is a small town and civil parish in Hampshire. The town is home to a number of historic attractions, including the 12th-century Bishop's Waltham Palace and the ruins of a 12th-century castle, as well as numerous churches and a vineyard.

Botley is a small village located in the SO32 postcode. It is a popular destination for walkers, with regular ramblers' walks across the area. The village is also known for its historic market. It is home to St. Peter's Church, which dates from the 11th century, and is located postcode area.

Parts of Shedfield are also located in the SO32 postcode area and is home to a number of historic buildings, including All Saints Church and a Tudor manor at Southwick. The village also boasts a number of pubs, including The Fox and Hounds, Malthouse Inn and The Sun.

North Boarhunt is a small hamlet that is located within the SO32 postcode area. It is home to the Boarhunt Manor House, as well as the nearby Iron Age fort of Carisbrooke Castle. It is also home to St John the Baptist Church and a number of other historic buildings.

Upham is a village that is situated in the SO32 postcode area. The village is home to a number of attractions, including Upham (West End) Church, the Upham Hoard of Roman coins and a Bronze Age settlement. Upham is also well known for its picturesque scenery and stunning views across the surrounding Hampshire countryside.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in SO32 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SO32Hampshire

Hampshire

The county of Hampshire

SO32 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.

Hampshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSO32
Postal TownSouthampton
MSOA NameWinchester 012
LSOA NameWinchester 012C
CountyHampshire
RegionHampshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWinchester
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SO32 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SO32, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashton
Baybridge
Beauworth
Bishop's Waltham
Blackdown
Boorley Green
Botley
Broadoak
Brockbridge
Brown Heath
Corhampton
Curdridge
Dean
Droxford
Dundridge
Durley
Durley Street
Exton
Glebe
Hamble
Hambledon
Hillpound
Hoe
Hoe Gate
Kingsmead
Hampshire
Lane End
Long Common
Lower Upham
Meonstoke
Morestead
Newtown
Northbrook
Hampshire
Owslebury
Row Ash
Shedfield
Shirrell Heath
Soberton
Soberton Heath
Street End
Swanmore
Turkey Island
Upham
Upper Swanmore
Waltham Chase
Warnford
Wintershill
Browse Postcodes in SO32

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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