The postcode SO2 3EJ is located in Southampton It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1994.SO2 3EJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO2 3EJ 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 SO2 3EJ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to SO2 3EJ is Brighstone Close which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Binstead Close and is 149 m away. The closest railway station is Swaythling Rail Station, 724 m away.
The closest primary school to SO2 3EJ (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 3EJ is Banister Park and is 721 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 212 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 24, 2019.
Policing for SO2 3EJ 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 3EJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO2 3EJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO2 3EJ
| 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 3EJ - 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) | 106 m |
| Bassett Green Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 767 m |
| Cantell School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 987 m |
| Swaythling Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 997 m |
| Mansbridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.49 km | |
| Portswood Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.58 km | |
| Bitterne Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 26, 2014) | 1.68 km |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (January 27, 2022) | 1.73 km |
| Vermont School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.83 km |
| Great Oaks School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.83 km |
| Bitterne Park School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.98 km |
| Nightingale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 2.16 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) | 2.35 km |
| The Gregg School | Independent school | 11-16 | 2.38 km | |
| Townhill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 2.5 km |
| The Gregg Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.51 km | |
| Townhill Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 2.58 km | |
| Eastleigh College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 2.59 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO2 3EJ - 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 | 99 m | |
| St. George RC School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 106 m | |
| Bassett Green Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 212 m | |
| Co-Op | Awaiting Inspection | 212 m | |
| Kittys Vintage Teas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 246 m | |
| Chirstines Cakes and Bakes | Exempt | 290 m | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 411 m | |
| BTC Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 4, 2013 | 411 m | |
| The Pizza Plug Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2018 | 463 m | |
| Steven Dewey Doughnut Trailer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2016 | 539 m | |
| Steve's Burgers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 25, 2009 | 539 m | |
| Cafe @No.6 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 615 m | |
| The Co-operative | Awaiting Inspection | 690 m | |
| Community Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 700 m | |
| Goa Indian Takeaway | Awaiting Inspection March 25, 2019 | 708 m | |
| Hatchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2020 | 708 m | |
| South Ocean | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 11, 2022 | 708 m | |
| EASTLEIGH FOOTBALL CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2019 | 721 m | |
| SPITFIRE GRILL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 721 m | |
| Banister Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 8, 2021 | 721 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO2 3EJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Binstead Close | 149 m | |
| Binstead Close | 166 m | |
| Leaside Way | 237 m | |
| Leaside Way | 257 m | |
| Poppy Road | 274 m | |
| Swaythling Rail Station | 724 m | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 1.65 km | |
| St Denys Rail Station | 2.55 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.68 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.68 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 5.69 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 1.82 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 36.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO2 3EJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hardmoor Plantation | 196 m | |
| Grassy Covert | 322 m | |
| Hardmoor Copse | 528 m | |
| Bassett Wood | 960 m | |
| Park Pond | 968 m | |
| Shrubbery Pond | 1.09 km | |
| Kennel Copse | 1.13 km | |
| Home Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Smithys Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Glebe Copse | 1.74 km | |
| Hut Hill | 1.83 km | |
| Little Hut Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Marlhill Copse | 1.93 km | |
| Cox's Rough | 1.99 km | |
| Hicknor Hill | 2.05 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.94492200 |
| Longitude | -1.38457100 |
| OS Easting | 443333 |
| OS Northing | 0116345 |
| 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 |