southampton SO18 Postcodes
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Southampton (SO18)
The SO18 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1290 individual postcodes.
There are 16 electoral wards in the SO18 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 SO18 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 SO18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SO18 postcode covers some of the most populous areas within the Southampton conurbation, including the suburbs of Shirley, Bitterne, Millbrook, Bassett and Lordshill. It is made up of several towns and villages, including Bitterne, Bassett, Portswood, Hillyfields, Shirley, Coxford and Lordshill.
The area is mainly residential in nature, although Shirley is home to the Royal South Hampshire Hospital. The Shirley area offers an excellent range of local amenities including shopping, pubs and restaurants. It is well connected to the M27 motorway and links into the wider city centre.
Bassett is a mix of residential and commercial land. It is home to Southampton Solent University, Southampton Institute and Southampton General Hospital. The area is served by Bassett Green Primary School, and there are a number of shops, restaurants and cafés.
Millbrook is a small village situated near the River Itchen. It has a number of shops, a popular pub, and the Itchen Navigation public house. Millbrook is also home to two award winning parks, White Park and Lower Test Valley. This part of the conurbation is well connected by a bus service and is within easy reach of the city centre and Southampton Common.
Lordshill is another residential area, with a range of housing from traditional terraced cottages to modern homes. It has a mix of both independent and chain stores offering a range of grocery, convenience, take-away, fresh produce, and other services. Lordshill also has a post office, public library, and a range of recreational facilities.
Portswood is a popular and much in demand area of the city, with many large family homes, small terraced houses, and an abundance of independent business have given the area its own unique characteristics. It is well served by a bus service and is home to the popular high street shopping area of Portswood Road.
Coxford is an up and coming area of the city. It is home to ECS, a major university science facility, and is becoming a popular spot for student accommodation. Coxford is served by two parks, Pooksgreen park and Kingsfield park, both of which offer great parkland, sports facilities, and plenty of wildlife.
Demographics
Hampshire
SO18 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 | SO18 |
| Postal Town | Southampton |
| MSOA Name | Southampton 014 |
| LSOA Name | Southampton 014B |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
SO18 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SO18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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Discrimination by Postcode
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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%.