The postcode SO3 2PQ is located in Winchester, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1994.SO3 2PQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO3 2PQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.3 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 2PQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to SO3 2PQ is Horders View which is centered 256 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bishop's Wood Road and is 299 m away.
The closest primary school to SO3 2PQ (for ages 11 and under) is Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 31, 2017.
The local pub for residents of SO3 2PQ is The Rising Sun and is 629 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 12, 2020.
Policing for SO3 2PQ 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 2PQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO3 2PQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO3 2PQ
| 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 2PQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmore College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 905 m |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (July 8, 2011) | 2.88 km |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 2.88 km |
| Wickham Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 3.55 km |
| Droxford Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2012) | 4.05 km |
| Newtown Soberton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 4.3 km |
| Curdridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 5.22 km |
| Meonstoke Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (January 12, 2009) | 5.63 km |
| Boorley Park | Academy | 4-11 | 6.71 km | |
| Upham Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 6.77 km |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 16, 2010) | 6.85 km |
| Hambledon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 3, 2014) | 6.88 km |
| Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 7.01 km |
| Boundary Oak School | Independent school | 2-16 | 7.04 km | |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 7.06 km |
| Orchard Lea Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 8.01 km |
| Orchard Lea Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 8.01 km |
| Whiteley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 25, 2013) | 8.14 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO3 2PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 629 m | |
| Fantastic Mr Choc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2015 | 792 m | |
| Caroline's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2021 | 810 m | |
| The Hunters Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 836 m | |
| Swanmore College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 905 m | |
| Oates & Flour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 961 m | |
| Central Convenience Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 991 m | |
| O'Briens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 991 m | |
| Pre-Loved Treasures | Exempt | 991 m | |
| Barnaby's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2017 | 1.21 km | |
| Brickmakers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2018 | 1.21 km | |
| Swanmore C Of E School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 1.21 km | |
| Swanmore Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2018 | 1.21 km | |
| SJ Kreations | Exempt | 1.44 km | |
| St John Baptist Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 1.46 km | |
| Waltham Chase Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2016 | 1.56 km | |
| Waltham Chase Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2021 | 1.58 km | |
| Smallpiece Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2018 | 1.59 km | |
| Ria's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 1.65 km | |
| The Black Dog Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 1.65 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO3 2PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bishop's Wood Road | 299 m | |
| Technology College | 821 m | |
| Technology College | 831 m | |
| Swanmore School Grounds | 847 m | |
| Gravel Hill Depot | 850 m | |
| Warsash Ferry Landing | 12.61 km | |
| Warsash Ferry Landing | 12.61 km | |
| Warsash Ferry Landing | 12.62 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 12.83 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 49.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO3 2PQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Gravelhill Plantation | 471 m | |
| Gravel Hill | 616 m | |
| Bishop's Inclosure | 827 m | |
| Dirty Copse | 953 m | |
| Greens Wood | 1.14 km | |
| Great Lion Copse | 1.41 km | |
| Coach Road Copse | 1.47 km | |
| Bishop's Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Huntage Copse | 1.62 km | |
| Little Lion Copse | 1.62 km | |
| Nore Copse | 1.71 km | |
| Great Holywell Copse | 1.75 km | |
| Meon Valley | Valley | 1.86 km |
| Admiral's Copse | 1.9 km | |
| Bottom Copse | 1.92 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.93435300 |
| Longitude | -1.17925900 |
| OS Easting | 457770 |
| OS Northing | 0115310 |
| 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 | Central Meon Valley |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042660 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Winchester 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Winchester 011B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |