southampton SO50 Postcodes
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Southampton (SO50)
The SO50 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1626 individual postcodes.
There are 21 electoral wards in the SO50 postcode area, including Alresford, Brockenhurst, Eastleigh, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Romsey, Southampton, Stockbridge, Winchester which come under the local authority of the Eastleigh Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in SO50 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 SO50 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SO50 postcode covers the central and eastern parts of the Eastleigh borough in Hampshire, south east England. This area has a population of over 55,000 and includes towns and villages of Bishopstoke, Chandler's Ford, Colden Common, Chandlers Ford, Allbrook, Hiltingbury and Sholing, and encompassing parts of both the River Itchen and River Hamble.
The area is largely residential, with nearby attractions being the historic market town of Romsey, the New Forest, the M3 motorway junction and Southampton Airport. Chandlers Ford is the largest of the village centres, with amenities such local shops, restaurants, churches, schools and a Leisure Centre. With the River Itchen flowing through this area, there are plenty of waterways for keen anglers, and local beauty spots to explore.
Education options in the area range from infant and nursery schools, to primary schools such as St Swithuns and Hiltingbury Junior School, and further secondary schools such as Thornden Secondary School. There are also several specialists education settings within the area.
The SO50 postcode is also well serviced by various transport links. There are regular bus services with stops at Allbrook, Bishopstoke and Colden Common, while Hursley Road and Allbrook stations are both on the Southampton to Winchester mainline. There is also access to the M3 from junction 13 to Winchester and Bournemouth, and Southampton Airport is under 10 miles away.
For local leisure activities, there are many parks and green areas to explore, such as Eastleigh's North Walls Recreation Ground, Winchester's South Walls open space, Hargerstones Recreation Ground and Luscombe's Meadow. Additionally, there are golf courses, bowling clubs, tennis courts, a leisure centre in Chandlers Ford and opportunities to take part in sailing and canoeing in the surrounding waters. The Ageas Bowl is also nearby, hosting a host of sport, music and entertainment events throughout the year.
Demographics
Hampshire
SO50 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 | SO50 |
| Postal Town | Southampton |
| MSOA Name | Eastleigh 002 |
| LSOA Name | Eastleigh 002C |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Eastleigh |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
SO50 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SO50, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Local News Hampshire
Historical watermill to close to the public
Calbourne Mill, the Isle of Wight's only working watermill, will close to the public on 14 April.
BBC NewsResidents celebrate completion of North Walls repair works
North Walls marks the northern line of the city's defences originally built in Roman times and upgraded in the Middle Ages.
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Kim McCabe, author and founder of Rites for Girls CIC, has developed The Girls' Net programme, aiming to provide preteen and teen girls with much-needed guidance and support.
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Southampton manager Russell Martin says that director of football Jason Wilcox leaving does affect him.
BBC NewsWoman arrested after 80-year-old dies in crash
The driver of the car, a woman from Somerset, was arrested and bailed until July.
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Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.