The postcode SO2 2RQ is located in Southampton It was introduced in October 1984 and terminated in December 1994.SO2 2RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO2 2RQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 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 SO2 2RQ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to SO2 2RQ is Coachmans Copse which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Community Centre and is 100 m away. The closest railway station is Swaythling Rail Station, 1.65 km away.
The closest primary school to SO2 2RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Townhill Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on June 5, 2019. 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 SO2 2RQ is TWO BROTHERS and is 470 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 31, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Shanghai Garden and is 454 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 13, 2021.
Policing for SO2 2RQ 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 SO2 2RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO2 2RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO2 2RQ
| Introduction | October 1984 |
| Termination | December 1994 |
| 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 SO2 2RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregg School | Independent school | 11-16 | 70 m | |
| Townhill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 130 m |
| Townhill Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 217 m | |
| Bitterne Park School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 788 m |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2019) | 900 m |
| Mansbridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Bitterne Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 26, 2014) | 1.24 km |
| Yarrow Heights School | Special school | 7-16 | 1.37 km | |
| Harefield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.42 km | |
| Charlton House Independent School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (December 5, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Glenfield Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.5 km |
| Beechwood Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 21, 2015) | 1.68 km |
| Woodlands Community College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 10, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| St Denys Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 2 km |
| Portswood Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.03 km | |
| Bitterne CE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2016) | 2.04 km |
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 2.28 km |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 2.37 km |
| Swaythling Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO2 2RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 70 m | |
| All Hallows Too Pre-School | Awaiting Inspection | 148 m | |
| City Life Church | Awaiting Inspection | 148 m | |
| Leons Fruit and Veg | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2018 | 214 m | |
| Townhill Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 217 m | |
| Townhill Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2015 | 217 m | |
| IBake It | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 228 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 17, 2016 | 276 m | |
| SAI Arrow News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 31, 2019 | 454 m | |
| Shanghai Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 13, 2021 | 454 m | |
| Star House | Awaiting Inspection | 454 m | |
| The Anchor Fish & Chips | Awaiting Inspection | 454 m | |
| CHIP STOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2018 | 470 m | |
| HONG KONG CHEF | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 29, 2021 | 470 m | |
| JEWELS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 470 m | |
| LLOYDS CHEMIST | Exempt September 30, 2021 | 470 m | |
| NOAH'S ARK PRE-SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 470 m | |
| Tesco Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 470 m | |
| Townhill Farm Community Centre | Exempt January 30, 2013 | 470 m | |
| TWO BROTHERS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2019 | 470 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO2 2RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Community Centre | 100 m | |
| Benhams Road | 241 m | |
| Harbourne Gardens | 306 m | |
| Pinefield Road | 311 m | |
| Wakefield Road | 327 m | |
| Swaythling Rail Station | 1.65 km | |
| Bitterne Rail Station | 1.94 km | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.2 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.2 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.2 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 2.1 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 37.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO2 2RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Frogs Copse | 296 m | |
| Marlhill Copse | 595 m | |
| Westend Copse | 696 m | |
| Dummer's Copse | 1.14 km | |
| Centenary Copse | 1.44 km | |
| High Wood | 1.64 km | |
| River Copse | 1.74 km | |
| Ridgeway Copse | 1.91 km | |
| Vocus Copse | 2.06 km | |
| Withybed Covert | 2.08 km | |
| Decoy Covert | 2.15 km | |
| Bushy Copse | 2.23 km | |
| High Hill | 2.25 km | |
| Sunnyhills Copse | 2.36 km | |
| Milkmead Copse | 2.37 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.93135600 |
| Longitude | -1.35846700 |
| OS Easting | 445180 |
| OS Northing | 0114852 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Southampton, Itchen |
| Electoral Ward | Bitterne Park |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Southampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040959 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Southampton 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Southampton 008D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |