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7.1%UNEMPLOYED
45%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SO16 6BJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO16 6BJ 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 6BJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 26%Children
  • 76%Adults

26% 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 SO166BJ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Shirley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 45%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO16 6BJ is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

86% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 7.1%UNEMPLOYED

7.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SO16 6BJ

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SO16 6BJ

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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 SO16 6BJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SO166BJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSO16 6BJ
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Postal TownSouthampton
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SO166BJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO16 6BJ 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 6BJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Redbridge1.4 miles SW
Nursling1.8 miles W
Chilworth1.8 miles NE
Totton2 miles W
Bassett2.3 miles NE
Southampton2.7 miles SE
Itchen3.3 miles E
Swaythling3.3 miles E
Marchwood4.3 miles S
Romsey4.5 miles NW
Chandlers Ford4.5 miles NE
Woolston4.6 miles SE
Hythe4.7 miles SE
Bartley4.8 miles W
Eastleigh4.8 miles E
London69 miles E
Glasgow356 miles N
Edinburgh354 miles N
Cardiff85 miles W
Liverpool183 miles NW
Southampton3 miles SE
Saint Ives18 miles W

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