The postcode SO2 3BU is located in Southampton It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1994.SO2 3BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO2 3BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 3BU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to SO2 3BU is Aster Road which is centered 84 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Aster Road and is 79 m away. The closest railway station is Swaythling Rail Station, 706 m away.
The closest primary school to SO2 3BU (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 SO2 3BU is Bar SO16 and is 402 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mumbai Kitchen and is 382 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 2, 2018.
Policing for SO2 3BU 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 3BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO2 3BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO2 3BU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 3BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Green Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 389 m |
| Swaythling Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 450 m |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 748 m |
| Cantell School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 811 m |
| Portswood Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 919 m | |
| Bitterne Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 26, 2014) | 1.13 km |
| Mansbridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (January 27, 2022) | 1.21 km |
| Bitterne Park School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| St Denys Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Vermont School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Great Oaks School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| The Gregg Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.91 km | |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.1 km | |
| The Gregg School | Independent school | 11-16 | 2.12 km | |
| Townhill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Townhill Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 2.27 km | |
| Yarrow Heights School | Special school | 7-16 | 2.4 km | |
| Bevois Town Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.42 km |
| Charlton House Independent School | Independent school | 3-11 | Inadequate (December 5, 2019) | 2.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO2 3BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 38 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2013 | 80 m | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 230 m | |
| Paint Pots Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2019 | 230 m | |
| Wang Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 230 m | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 382 m | |
| Mumbai Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 2, 2018 | 382 m | |
| Bassett Green Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 389 m | |
| Honeybeez Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2008 | 389 m | |
| Nathans Famous | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2019 | 391 m | |
| Bar SO16 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 402 m | |
| Chan's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2018 | 402 m | |
| Chef China | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2018 | 402 m | |
| Chinese Noodle Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2018 | 402 m | |
| Corniche Restaurant & Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 402 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2018 | 402 m | |
| Hoffers Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2020 | 402 m | |
| Lanzhou Noodles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 402 m | |
| Pizzazz Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 10, 2019 | 402 m | |
| Sainsbury's | Awaiting Inspection | 402 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO2 3BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Aster Road | 79 m | |
| Woodcote Road | 94 m | |
| Aster Road | 133 m | |
| Tulip Road | 161 m | |
| Aster Road | 177 m | |
| Swaythling Rail Station | 706 m | |
| St Denys Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 2.06 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.03 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.03 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.04 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 2.19 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 36.27 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO2 3BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Hardmoor Plantation | 858 m | |
| Grassy Covert | 983 m | |
| Hardmoor Copse | 1.12 km | |
| Glebe Copse | 1.15 km | |
| Bassett Wood | 1.16 km | |
| Park Pond | 1.63 km | |
| Shrubbery Pond | 1.73 km | |
| Marlhill Copse | 1.79 km | |
| Kennel Copse | 1.79 km | |
| Oldkiln Bushes | 1.82 km | |
| Frogs Copse | 1.88 km | |
| Merrietree Bushes | 2.01 km | |
| Crabtree Bushes | 2.11 km | |
| Home Wood | 2.19 km | |
| Smithys Wood | 2.2 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.93901100 |
| Longitude | -1.38567400 |
| OS Easting | 443261 |
| OS Northing | 0115687 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young 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 | E33040947 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Southampton 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Southampton 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |