southampton SO19 Postcodes
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Southampton (SO19)
The SO19 postcode area is located in the Southampton postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1401 individual postcodes.
There are 13 electoral wards in the SO19 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, 14% of people in SO19 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 SO19 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SO19 postcode covers an area on the south-western side of Southampton city, stretching from Bitterne village in the north-east to Portswood in the south-west. It includes the suburbs of Bitterne Park, Peartree, Bitterne, Townhill Park, Harefield, Coxford, Midanbury and parts of Bassett. It is a densely populated area with a mix of residential and commercial properties, including over 5,500 homes and a wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
This neighbourhood is well-connected by bus services, as well as by nearby motorway links. It is close to Junction 5 of the M27 motorway, allowing commuters to easily access Bournemouth, Winchester and central Southampton.
SO19 is home to a range of educational facilities, most notably Bitterne Park secondary school. The area also boasts several leisure facilities, such as Eastleigh Leisure Centre which has an indoor athletics track and dance studio, a swimming pool and a gym. Moreover, Bitterne Park Triangle Nature Reserve is located in this postcode, providing the local community with plenty of green space.
This neighbourhood also provides a wide range of leisure activities and local attractions. WestQuay shopping centre is a major centre for retail and entertainment, located a few miles away in SO15. Local attractions such as the Henry VI Astronomy Centre, Peartree Green Dog Park, Eastleigh Stadium, The Royal Victoria Country Park and Riverside Park are all situated nearby too.
Additionally, SO19 is home to Southampton Football Club's training ground, St Mary's Stadium, the home of the Saints. It is also home to Southampton International Airport, which is well-connected to the rest of the UK and Europe.
Demographics
Hampshire
SO19 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 | SO19 |
| Postal Town | Southampton |
| MSOA Name | Southampton 027 |
| LSOA Name | Southampton 027D |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
SO19 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SO19, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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TW, Southampton
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Its a little run down, rough area. There are better areas of southampton
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.