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3.4%UNEMPLOYED
66%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
51%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SO42 7QD belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO42 7QD 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 SO42 7QD from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SO427QD male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Brockenhurst and Forest South East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 51%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 7%DE

According to census records, 51% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 20%SINGLE
  • 66%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO42 7QD is 20%. Single and 'other' people is 81%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 3.4%UNEMPLOYED

3.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SO42 7QD

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in SO42 7QD

Post Offices

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Libraries

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SO427QD Postcode Breakdown

SOAREA42DISTRICT7SECTORQDUNIT
Full PostcodeSO42 7QD
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownSouthampton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHampshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

SO427QD Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO42 7QD 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 SO42 7QD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Brockenhurst1.5 miles E
Sway2.8 miles S
Lyndhurst3 miles N
Minstead4.1 miles N
Burley4.5 miles W
Boldre4.9 miles SE
Hordle5.1 miles S
Stony Cross Inn5.4 miles N
Lymington5.6 miles SE
Norleywood6.4 miles E
Beaulieu6.5 miles E
Bransgore6.5 miles W
Milton6.7 miles S
New Milton6.7 miles S
Bartley6.7 miles N
London79 miles E
Glasgow361 miles N
Edinburgh360 miles N
Cardiff83 miles NW
Liverpool188 miles N
Southampton10 miles E
Saint Ives10 miles W

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Hampshire Chronicle

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BBC News

Swan dies after single shot to neck

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BBC News

Fewer Winchester families received child benefits in 2024

Figures fromHMRC show around 9,850 families in Winchester received benefits for 16,640 children in the 12 months to August 2023. This was85 fewer families than the year before.

Hampshire Chronicle

Dads of rowing champions take on charity challenge

The four fathers aim to row more than 130 miles through 40 locks from Gloucestershire to Putney.

BBC News

Alresford man banned from the road for drink driving

An Alresford man has been banned from the road for almost two years for drink driving.

Hampshire Chronicle

Winchester MP pays special visit to Army Training Regiment

Steve performed the role of inspecting officer for a group of new recruits passing out at the end of a 13-week course to begin their career in the British Army.

Hampshire Chronicle

Campaign urges residents to 'bring your bin in'

Isle of Wight council asks locals not to leave wheelie bins or rubbish bags on the pavement.

BBC News

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