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7.1%UNEMPLOYED
40%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SO16 8GW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO16 8GW 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 8GW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 77%Adults

23% 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 SO168GW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Coxford.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 39%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 38%SINGLE
  • 40%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO16 8GW is 38%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.9%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

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Local Issues & Problems

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SO16 8GW

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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SO168GW Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSO16 8GW
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Postal TownSouthampton
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SO168GW Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO16 8GW 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 8GW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chilworth1.3 miles E
Nursling1.9 miles W
Bassett1.9 miles E
Redbridge2 miles SW
Totton2.5 miles SW
Swaythling3.3 miles E
Southampton3.4 miles SE
Romsey3.8 miles NW
Itchen3.8 miles SE
Chandlers Ford3.9 miles NE
Eastleigh4.4 miles E
Bartley5 miles W
West End5 miles E
Bishopstoke5.1 miles E
Marchwood5.2 miles S
London69 miles E
Glasgow355 miles N
Edinburgh353 miles N
Cardiff85 miles W
Liverpool183 miles NW
Southampton3 miles SE
Saint Ives18 miles W

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