southampton SO14 Postcodes
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Southampton (SO14)
The SO14 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1344 individual postcodes.
There are 5 electoral wards in the SO14 postcode area, including Alresford, Brockenhurst, Eastleigh, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Romsey, Southampton, Stockbridge, Winchester which come under the local authority of the Southampton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in SO14 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 SO14 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
SO14 is a postcode area located within the City of Southampton and parts of the boroughs of Test Valley and the New Forest. It covers the city centre, as well as areas such as Bitterne, Millbrook and Woolston. It is surrounded by the postcode areas of SO15 to the north, SO16 and SO18 to the east, SO19 to the south and SO45 to the west.
The area comprises of a cosmopolitan mix of people, with a large student population due to its proximity to the University of Southampton and Solent University. This makes it an area with a vibrant and varied atmosphere, with a range of restaurants, bars and nightlife.
SO14 encompasses the heart of Southampton, located between the City Walls, the Bargate and the River Itchen. It includes the city's Civic Centre, the Central Library, the Commercial Quarter and the Civic Offices. It is home to a large shopping district, with multiple large shopping centres and many independent boutiques and stores.
In terms of transport connections, Southampton Central Station is at the epicentre, with trains running to London in just over an hour. Various bus services also run across the area to neighbouring postcodes and beyond, as well as ferry services to the Isle of Wight. The M27 motorway is just a few miles away, providing quick access to other UK cities and ferry terminals.
In terms of culture, the postcode area is home to Southampton City Art Gallery, Stage Door and Theatre Royal, SeaCity Museum and the There and Then Visitor Centre. Various live music venues also exist, such as the Joiners, the Engine Rooms, and the Brook Theatre. The area also hosts regular outdoor markets every month, along with various festivals, parades and entertainment.
Furthermore, the SO14 area has a huge range of sports facilities, such as the City Sports Centre, the Ageas Bowl, the Stoke Park Country Club and the iconic Southampton Common. Southampton FC, based at St Mary's stadium, also offer regular professional football matches.
Thecity of Southampton is home to a vibrant and vibrant postcode, with a diverse and ever-growing range of activities and amenities, ensuring something for everyone in the SO14 area.
Demographics
Hampshire
SO14 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 | SO14 |
| Postal Town | Southampton |
| MSOA Name | Southampton 029 |
| LSOA Name | Southampton 029A |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
SO14 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SO14, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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Local News Hampshire
Residents 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.
Hampshire ChronicleHeritage: Old Liberal Club in Romsey
THE Conservative Club has been a feature of Romsey's Market Place for well over a hundred years.
Hampshire ChronicleGoin' Home with Adam and Jo - Ep 43
Saints suffer a crushing promotion blow at Ipswich
BBC NewsHistorical 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 NewsAllied Office Machines sponsors Romsey Opportunity Group
The business will be sponsoring Romsey Opportunity Group, a charity which supports children under five with physical, emotional and sensory disabilities, and their families in a play-based setting.
Hampshire ChronicleDay one of County Championship season hit by rain
Day one of the County Championship season sees play abandoned at Derbyshire, Durham, Lancashire and Kent without a ball bowled.
BBC NewsBid to turn empty church into yoga studio
St Joseph's has been empty for 15 years but now there are plans to turn it into a community space.
BBC NewsLondon Marathon: Winchester man running for the Sailors' Society
A WINCHESTER man is raising money for the Sailors' Society by running the London Marathon.
Hampshire ChronicleFrom the Postcode Area blog
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Death of the High Street?
The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?
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, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.