The postcode SO16 2AF is located in Southampton It was introduced in February 2015 and is an active postcode. SO16 2AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO16 2AF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SO16 2AF as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to SO16 2AF is Parkville Road which is centered 81 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Market Buildings and is 106 m away. The closest railway station is Swaythling Rail Station, 191 m away.
The closest primary school to SO16 2AF (for ages 11 and under) is Mansbridge Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 13, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bitterne Park School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 30, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SO16 2AF is Swaythling Working Mens Club and is 294 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 26, 2010. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 89 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 22, 2019.
Policing for SO16 2AF is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Southampton City is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SO16 2AF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO16 2AF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO16 2AF
| Introduction | February 2015 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SO16 2AF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansbridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2017) | 653 m |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 709 m |
| Bassett Green Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 902 m |
| Swaythling Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 966 m |
| Bitterne Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 26, 2014) | 1.05 km |
| Portswood Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.21 km | |
| Bitterne Park School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| Cantell School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (January 27, 2022) | 1.71 km |
| The Gregg School | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.72 km | |
| St Denys Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.83 km | |
| Townhill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Townhill Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 1.9 km | |
| Vermont School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 2.21 km |
| Great Oaks School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 2.21 km |
| Yarrow Heights School | Special school | 7-16 | 2.29 km | |
| The Gregg Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.33 km | |
| Charlton House Independent School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (December 5, 2019) | 2.34 km |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2019) | 2.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO16 2AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 77 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2019 | 89 m | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | Awaiting Inspection March 25, 2019 | 125 m | |
| Hatchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2020 | 125 m | |
| South Ocean | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 11, 2022 | 125 m | |
| Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Morfair Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 7, 2020 | 221 m | |
| Pizza Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 221 m | |
| Sun City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2017 | 221 m | |
| Thai Thai Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2017 | 221 m | |
| Top Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2019 | 221 m | |
| Hot and Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2019 | 238 m | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 283 m | |
| Mumbai Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 2, 2018 | 283 m | |
| Greenwoods Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 3, 2020 | 294 m | |
| Swaythling Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2010 | 294 m | |
| Connaught Hall Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2019 | 301 m | |
| Halls Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 301 m | |
| Shell Swaythling | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 307 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO16 2AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Market Buildings | 106 m | |
| Market Buildings | 109 m | |
| McDonalds | 180 m | |
| McDonalds | 193 m | |
| Friars Way | 196 m | |
| Swaythling Rail Station | 191 m | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 1.6 km | |
| St Denys Rail Station | 2.12 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.31 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.31 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.32 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 1.71 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 36.78 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO16 2AF - Data from Dec 2021
| Hardmoor Plantation | 847 m | |
| Grassy Covert | 922 m | |
| Hardmoor Copse | 1.22 km | |
| Marlhill Copse | 1.31 km | |
| Bassett Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Frogs Copse | 1.54 km | |
| Shrubbery Pond | 1.54 km | |
| Park Pond | 1.55 km | |
| Glebe Copse | 1.61 km | |
| Kennel Copse | 1.7 km | |
| Home Wood | 2.14 km | |
| Smithys Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Decoy Covert | 2.32 km | |
| Oldkiln Bushes | 2.33 km | |
| River Copse | 2.36 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.94010500 |
| Longitude | -1.37838700 |
| OS Easting | 443772 |
| OS Northing | 0115813 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Romsey and Southampton North |
| Electoral Ward | Swaythling |
| Local Authority District | Southampton |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Solent Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000045 |
| Travel To Work Area | Southampton |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Southampton City |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student communal living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Southampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040945 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Southampton 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Southampton 003A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |