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2.9%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
21%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SO40 8BW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO40 8BW 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 SO40 8BW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SO408BW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Totton West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 62%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 29%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO40 8BW is 29%. Single and 'other' people is 71%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.1%WORKING
  • 2.9%UNEMPLOYED

2.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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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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SO408BW Postcode Breakdown

SOAREA40DISTRICT8SECTORBWUNIT
Full PostcodeSO40 8BW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownSouthampton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHampshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

SO408BW Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO40 8BW 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 SO40 8BW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Totton1.2 miles E
Nursling1.6 miles NE
Bartley1.7 miles W
Redbridge1.9 miles E
East Wellow4.1 miles NW
Marchwood4.5 miles SE
Romsey4.5 miles N
Minstead4.6 miles SW
Chilworth4.6 miles E
Bramshaw4.7 miles W
Lyndhurst4.8 miles SW
Southampton5 miles E
Bassett5.3 miles E
Sherfield English5.5 miles NW
Stony Cross Inn5.5 miles W
London72 miles E
Glasgow356 miles N
Edinburgh354 miles N
Cardiff83 miles W
Liverpool183 miles NW
Southampton5 miles E
Saint Ives15 miles W

Hampshire Fare brings businesses together with trade expo

Hampshire Fare, the county food, drink and craft group, held its very first Trade Expo on March 20 at Southampton Football Club, attracting exhibitors from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Hampshire Chronicle

Film about LGBTQ+ experiences in Navy to premier

The premier will be at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - home of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

BBC News

Yorkshire Building Society launches 5000 deposit mortgage

Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new 5,000 deposit mortgage to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder.

Hampshire Chronicle

MP calls for independent regulator for ferries

The Isle of Wight MP says the current system gives firms no obligation to meet minimum standards.

BBC News

CAMRA Beer and Cider Festival to return after four years

At this year's festival, up to 77 cask real ales will be showcased, alongside a selection of craft beers anda range of cider to suit all tastes.

Hampshire Chronicle

Jet2 to fly from Bournemouth Airport to 16 destinations

PACKAGE holiday operator and airline Jet2 has announced it to start flying from Bournemouth Airport next year.

Hampshire Chronicle

Metro system idea being explored for city

Southampton City Council says it is looking at ideas for setting up and funding a metro-style system.

BBC News

Aldershot Town 1-1 Solihull Moors

Solihull Moors have Richard Stearman sent off as Aldershot earn a late penalty to draw with their National League play-off rivals.

BBC News

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