The postcode SO16 6DQ is located in Southampton It was introduced in March 2017 and is an active postcode. SO16 6DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO16 6DQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 6DQ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to SO16 6DQ is Dale Valley Gardens which is centered 81 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hollybrook Avenue and is 142 m away. The closest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station, 2.36 km away.
The closest primary school to SO16 6DQ (for ages 11 and under) is Hollybrook Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 10, 2019.
The local pub for residents of SO16 6DQ is Malvern Tavern and is 311 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 21, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bangla Balti House and is 226 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 10, 2018.
Policing for SO16 6DQ 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 6DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO16 6DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO16 6DQ
| Introduction | March 2017 |
| 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 6DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assure Community College | Independent school | 5-25 | Insufficient evidence (March 12, 2020) | 65 m |
| Shirley Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 386 m |
| Hollybrook Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 461 m |
| Shirley Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 487 m |
| Upper Shirley High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 526 m |
| Hollybrook Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 562 m |
| Rosewood Free School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (May 17, 2018) | 877 m |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-99 | Good (January 21, 2022) | 974 m |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 997 m |
| Wordsworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 1.03 km |
| King Edward VI School | Independent school | 10-19 | 1.3 km | |
| Foundry Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 12, 2022) | 1.47 km |
| Regents Park Community College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Oakwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 1.53 km |
| Vermont School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Great Oaks School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.55 km |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2013) | 1.88 km |
| St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.89 km |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (January 27, 2022) | 1.95 km |
| The Gregg Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.03 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO16 6DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Balti House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 226 m | |
| Jade Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2013 | 226 m | |
| The Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2019 | 226 m | |
| Dale Valley Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2018 | 253 m | |
| Shell Shirley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 293 m | |
| The Range Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2019 | 293 m | |
| Malvern Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 311 m | |
| Marks and Spencer | Awaiting Inspection | 329 m | |
| Quality Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2018 | 329 m | |
| Ashwood House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2012 | 364 m | |
| UNI Kebab Burger | Awaiting Inspection | 419 m | |
| Spire Southampton Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2019 | 424 m | |
| Childrens and Paediatric Units | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2018 | 457 m | |
| Dimensions Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2008 | 461 m | |
| Hollybrook Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 461 m | |
| Little Berries Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 461 m | |
| Shirley Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2015 | 487 m | |
| Shirley Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2015 | 487 m | |
| Abbey Rest Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 493 m | |
| Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 11, 2019 | 493 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO16 6DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Hollybrook Avenue | 142 m | |
| Dale Valley Close | 172 m | |
| Hollybrook Avenue | 172 m | |
| Dale Valley Road | 275 m | |
| General Hospital A&E | 283 m | |
| Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station | 2.36 km | |
| Southampton Central Rail Station | 2.91 km | |
| Southampton Central Rail Station | 2.97 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 4.36 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 4.36 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 4.37 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 5.13 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 33.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO16 6DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Coxford Copse | 735 m | |
| Crops Bushes | 894 m | |
| Crabtree Bushes | 945 m | |
| Shirley Pond | 963 m | |
| The Lake | 1.07 km | |
| Merrietree Bushes | 1.15 km | |
| Oldkiln Bushes | 1.29 km | |
| Nursling Plantation | 1.34 km | |
| Cemetery Lake | 1.39 km | |
| Redlodge Belt | 1.84 km | |
| Pickles Copse | 1.87 km | |
| Lord's Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Glebe Copse | 2.19 km | |
| Clams Copse | 2.42 km | |
| Bassett Wood | 2.54 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.93250600 |
| Longitude | -1.42750200 |
| OS Easting | 440327 |
| OS Northing | 0114941 |
| 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 | Bassett |
| 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: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Southampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040951 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Southampton 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Southampton 006D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |