The postcode SO3 2DS is located in Winchester, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1994.SO3 2DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO3 2DS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.1 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 2DS as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to SO3 2DS is Capers End Lane which is centered 158 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hill Farm and is 40 m away. The closest railway station is Botley Rail Station, 1.43 km away.
The closest primary school to SO3 2DS (for ages 11 and under) is Curdridge Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 28, 2017.
The local pub for residents of SO3 2DS is Railway Hotel and is 1.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Major Improvement on February 22, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cornflower Sky and is 787 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 27, 2022.
Policing for SO3 2DS 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 2DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO3 2DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO3 2DS
| 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 SO3 2DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curdridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 612 m |
| Boorley Park | Academy | 4-11 | 2.19 km | |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 16, 2010) | 2.3 km |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 3.3 km |
| Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 3.36 km |
| Berrywood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 6, 2021) | 3.64 km |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 3.7 km |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 3.94 km |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 3.94 km |
| Swanmore College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 4.2 km |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 4.28 km |
| Wildern School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 22, 2012) | 4.28 km |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (July 8, 2011) | 4.28 km |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 4.28 km |
| Wellstead Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 4.3 km |
| Kings Copse Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 4.3 km |
| Wickham Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 4.67 km |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 4.84 km |
| Whiteley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 25, 2013) | 5.07 km |
| Fair Ways School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 25, 2018) | 5.19 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO3 2DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curdridge Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 612 m | |
| Hopscotch Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 612 m | |
| Cornerstone Kitnocks House Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 781 m | |
| Cornflower Sky | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 787 m | |
| Honesty Shop At Wangfield Poultry Farm | Awaiting Inspection | 997 m | |
| White House Curdridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2020 | 1.07 km | |
| Exquisite Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 1.34 km | |
| Railway Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 22, 2022 | 1.48 km | |
| The Cricketers Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| The Pavilion @ The Cricketers Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 10, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| Outside Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 1.8 km | |
| Pinkmead Bistro \& Tearooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 1.8 km | |
| Durley Ladybirds Community Pre-school | Exempt December 14, 2015 | 2.01 km | |
| BOTLEY BREWERY & HIDDEN TAP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 2.13 km | |
| CONSIDERATE CARNIVORE LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 2.13 km | |
| THE OLD MILL RESTAURANT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2018 | 2.13 km | |
| Meon Valley Hotel And Country Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 22, 2021 | 2.14 km | |
| THE BREWERY BAR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 2.15 km | |
| HOLLYBANK REST HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 2.19 km | |
| All Saints Chuch/Cafe Chat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 11, 2019 | 2.3 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO3 2DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Hill Farm | 40 m | |
| Hill Farm | 104 m | |
| Chapel Lane | 299 m | |
| Chapel Lane | 302 m | |
| Church Lane | 559 m | |
| Botley Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| Hedge End Rail Station | 3.66 km | |
| Bursledon Rail Station | 6.34 km | |
| Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing | 8.93 km | |
| Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing | 8.93 km | |
| Warsash Ferry Landing | 9.01 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 8.63 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 44.65 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO3 2DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Curdridge Firs | 224 m | |
| Great Gold Copse | 384 m | |
| Breach Hill | 648 m | |
| Lockhams Copse | 660 m | |
| Calcot Plantation | 795 m | |
| Mount Folly Copse | 857 m | |
| Little Gold Copse | 875 m | |
| Foxburrow Copse | 992 m | |
| Kitnocks Gully | Valley | 1.23 km |
| Wangfield Copse | 1.45 km | |
| Cold Down Copse | 1.47 km | |
| Ferny Copse | 1.52 km | |
| Lyons Copse | 1.56 km | |
| Rookery Copse | 1.58 km | |
| Brokes Copse | 1.6 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.92542600 |
| Longitude | -1.24365600 |
| OS Easting | 453255 |
| OS Northing | 0114269 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Meon Valley |
| County Electorial Division | Meon Valley ED |
| Electoral Ward | Whiteley and Shedfield |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Curdridge BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042678 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Winchester 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Winchester 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |