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4%UNEMPLOYED
38%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
19%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSO16 6UW

What social class do the population of SO16 6UW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO16 6UW 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 6UW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 80%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SO166UW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Shirley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 45%SINGLE
  • 38%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO16 6UW is 45%. Single and 'other' people is 55%.

ETHNICITY

  • 82%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

82% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.1%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

4% 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 6UW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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SO16 6UW Constituency

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 6UW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SO16 6UW

Events

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What's on near SO16 6UW

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SO16 6UW

Local Amenities

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Banks near SO16 6UW

Banks

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Banks near SO16 6UW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SO16 6UW

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SO16 6UW

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 6UW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SO16 6UW

Libraries

Libraries

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SO166UW Postcode Breakdown

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

SO166UW Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO16 6UW 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 6UW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Redbridge1.4 miles W
Chilworth1.9 miles NE
Nursling2 miles W
Totton2 miles W
Bassett2.4 miles NE
Southampton2.5 miles SE
Itchen3 miles E
Swaythling3.2 miles E
Marchwood4.1 miles S
Woolston4.3 miles SE
Hythe4.4 miles SE
Chandlers Ford4.6 miles NE
West End4.7 miles E
Romsey4.8 miles NW
Eastleigh4.8 miles E
London69 miles E
Glasgow356 miles N
Edinburgh354 miles N
Cardiff85 miles W
Liverpool184 miles NW
Southampton2 miles SE
Saint Ives18 miles W

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