The postcode SO3 1GU is located in Winchester, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.SO3 1GU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SO3 1GU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8 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 SO3 1GU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to SO3 1GU is Princes Close which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Claylands Road and is 67 m away. The closest railway station is Botley Rail Station, 4.97 km away.
The closest primary school to SO3 1GU (for ages 11 and under) is Bishop's Waltham Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 1, 2017.
The local pub for residents of SO3 1GU is Priory Inn and is 109 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Silver River Takeaway and is 714 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 31, 2018.
Policing for SO3 1GU is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Hampshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SO3 1GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO3 1GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO3 1GU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1990 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SO3 1GU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (July 8, 2011) | 1.29 km |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| Swanmore College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 2.93 km |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 3.06 km |
| Upham Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 3.13 km |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 3.59 km |
| Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 3.93 km |
| Curdridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 4.15 km |
| Boorley Park | Academy | 4-11 | 4.67 km | |
| Fair Oak Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 5.18 km |
| Fair Oak Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 5.18 km |
| Wyvern College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 5.18 km |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 16, 2010) | 5.69 km |
| The King's School | Independent school | 5-16 | 5.84 km | |
| Droxford Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2012) | 5.87 km |
| Berrywood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 6, 2021) | 6.19 km |
| Deer Park | Academy | 11-16 | 6.23 km | |
| Wickham Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 6.32 km |
| Wellstead Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 6.41 km |
| Owslebury Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 6.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO3 1GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Newsmart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Priory Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2018 | 109 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2017 | 109 m | |
| Smokin Stone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 161 m | |
| James Irwin Home | Exempt | 246 m | |
| Tangier Farm | Awaiting Inspection | 428 m | |
| Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 482 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 549 m | |
| Hoxton Bakehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2021 | 671 m | |
| The Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2017 | 690 m | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2018 | 707 m | |
| Giorgio's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 707 m | |
| Grovers (Bishops Waltham Butchers) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2017 | 707 m | |
| Hylands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2015 | 707 m | |
| Josie's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 707 m | |
| Stainers Bakery And Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 707 m | |
| Sweet Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 707 m | |
| Anyfish (Atkinson Fresh Fish) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 714 m | |
| Jumbo R2 Chinese Takeaway & Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 8, 2021 | 714 m | |
| Silver River Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 31, 2018 | 714 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO3 1GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Claylands Road | 67 m | |
| The Avenue | 112 m | |
| Priory Court | 131 m | |
| Pondside Lane | 243 m | |
| Churchill Avenue | 398 m | |
| Botley Rail Station | 4.97 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 9.67 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 47.31 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO3 1GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Bishop's Waltham Pond | 435 m | |
| Coppice Hill | 827 m | |
| Butt's Dell | Valley | 1.14 km |
| Beechen Copse | 1.54 km | |
| Kimbers Copse | 1.8 km | |
| Footpath Copse | 2.02 km | |
| Runny Down Copse | 2.06 km | |
| Redlands Copse | 2.09 km | |
| Clewers Hill | 2.13 km | |
| Winters Hill | 2.17 km | |
| Blackmans Copse | 2.2 km | |
| The Hangers | 2.26 km | |
| Brokes Copse | 2.29 km | |
| Gunner's Copse | 2.35 km | |
| Peak Copse | 2.38 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.95524200 |
| Longitude | -1.22260000 |
| OS Easting | 454700 |
| OS Northing | 0117600 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Meon Valley |
| County Electorial Division | Bishops Waltham ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bishop's Waltham |
| Local Authority District | Winchester |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Enterprise M3 Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000094 |
| Travel To Work Area | Southampton |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hampshire |
| 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: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Bishop's Waltham BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042674 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Winchester 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Winchester 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |