The postcode SO16 3EL is located in Southampton It was introduced in December 1994 and is an active postcode. SO16 3EL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO16 3EL 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 3EL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to SO16 3EL is Bembridge Close which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Binstead Close and is 145 m away. The closest railway station is Swaythling Rail Station, 748 m away.
The closest primary school to SO16 3EL (for ages 11 and under) is Bassett Green Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 7, 2021. 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 3EL is Banister Park and is 730 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 8, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bassett Green Fish Bar and is 184 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 24, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 191.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SO16 3EL 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 3EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO16 3EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO16 3EL
| Introduction | December 1994 |
| 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 3EL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 130 m |
| Bassett Green Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 748 m |
| Cantell School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 959 m |
| Swaythling Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 982 m |
| Mansbridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.5 km | |
| Portswood Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.58 km | |
| Bitterne Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 26, 2014) | 1.69 km |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (January 27, 2022) | 1.71 km |
| Vermont School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.8 km |
| Great Oaks School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.8 km |
| Bitterne Park School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Nightingale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 2.17 km |
| St Denys Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 2.31 km |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 28, 2016) | 2.37 km |
| The Gregg School | Independent school | 11-16 | 2.41 km | |
| The Gregg Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.5 km | |
| Townhill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 2.52 km |
| Townhill Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 2.6 km | |
| Eastleigh College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 2.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO16 3EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 76 m | |
| St. George RC School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 130 m | |
| Bassett Green Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 184 m | |
| Co-Op | Awaiting Inspection | 184 m | |
| Kittys Vintage Teas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 243 m | |
| Chirstines Cakes and Bakes | Exempt | 260 m | |
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2018 | 433 m | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 440 m | |
| BTC Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 4, 2013 | 440 m | |
| Steven Dewey Doughnut Trailer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2016 | 567 m | |
| Steve's Burgers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 25, 2009 | 567 m | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 632 m | |
| Community Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 695 m | |
| The Co-operative | Awaiting Inspection | 708 m | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | Awaiting Inspection March 25, 2019 | 722 m | |
| Hatchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2020 | 722 m | |
| South Ocean | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 11, 2022 | 722 m | |
| EASTLEIGH FOOTBALL CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2019 | 730 m | |
| SPITFIRE GRILL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 730 m | |
| Banister Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 8, 2021 | 730 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO16 3EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Binstead Close | 145 m | |
| Binstead Close | 155 m | |
| Poppy Road | 247 m | |
| Leaside Way | 257 m | |
| Leaside Way | 279 m | |
| Swaythling Rail Station | 748 m | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 1.67 km | |
| St Denys Rail Station | 2.54 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.67 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.67 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.68 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 1.85 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 36.64 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO16 3EL - Data from Dec 2021
| Hardmoor Plantation | 201 m | |
| Grassy Covert | 332 m | |
| Hardmoor Copse | 514 m | |
| Bassett Wood | 930 m | |
| Park Pond | 971 m | |
| Shrubbery Pond | 1.1 km | |
| Kennel Copse | 1.13 km | |
| Home Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Smithys Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Glebe Copse | 1.72 km | |
| Hut Hill | 1.81 km | |
| Little Hut Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Marlhill Copse | 1.95 km | |
| Cox's Rough | 1.98 km | |
| Hicknor Hill | 2.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO16 3EL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 191.3 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 18.4 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13 | 6 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 119.8 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 461 | 36.8 |
Energy usage data for SO16 3EL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.94490600 |
| Longitude | -1.38499800 |
| OS Easting | 443303 |
| OS Northing | 0116343 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Southampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040943 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Southampton 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Southampton 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |