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4.3%UNEMPLOYED
49%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSO16 5SW

What social class do the population of SO16 5SW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO16 5SW 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 SO16 5SW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SO165SW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Coxford.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 31%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 49%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO16 5SW is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 90%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

90% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 4.3%UNEMPLOYED

4.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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SO16 5SW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SO16 5SW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SO16 5SW

Events

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What's on near SO16 5SW

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SO16 5SW

Banks

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Banks near SO16 5SW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SO16 5SW

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SO16 5SW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SO16 5SW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SO16 5SW

Libraries

Libraries

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Essential InformationSO16 5SW

SO165SW Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSO16 5SW
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Postal TownSouthampton
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SO165SW Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO16 5SW 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 SO16 5SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chilworth1.2 miles NE
Bassett1.7 miles E
Redbridge2 miles SW
Nursling2.2 miles W
Totton2.6 miles SW
Swaythling3 miles E
Southampton3 miles SE
Itchen3.4 miles SE
Chandlers Ford3.9 miles NE
Eastleigh4.2 miles E
Romsey4.3 miles NW
West End4.6 miles E
Woolston4.8 miles SE
Bishopstoke4.8 miles E
Marchwood4.9 miles S
London69 miles E
Glasgow356 miles N
Edinburgh353 miles N
Cardiff85 miles W
Liverpool183 miles NW
Southampton3 miles SE
Saint Ives18 miles W

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