The postcode SO3 2RS is located in Winchester, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in March 1982 and terminated in December 1994.SO3 2RS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO3 2RS is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.4 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 2RS as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to SO3 2RS is Rowan Close which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Recreation Ground and is 306 m away.
The closest primary school to SO3 2RS (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 2RS is The Rising Sun and is 319 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 12, 2020.
Policing for SO3 2RS 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 2RS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO3 2RS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO3 2RS
| Introduction | March 1982 |
| 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 2RS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 533 m |
| Swanmore College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 619 m |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 1.9 km |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (July 8, 2011) | 2.34 km |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 2.34 km |
| Droxford Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2012) | 3.61 km |
| Wickham Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 4.22 km |
| Newtown Soberton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 4.78 km |
| Meonstoke Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (January 12, 2009) | 5.15 km |
| Curdridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 5.4 km |
| Upham Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 6.24 km |
| Boorley Park | Academy | 4-11 | 6.78 km | |
| Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 6.87 km |
| Hambledon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 3, 2014) | 6.96 km |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 16, 2010) | 7.07 km |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 7.5 km |
| Boundary Oak School | Independent school | 2-16 | 7.73 km | |
| Berrywood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 6, 2021) | 8.34 km |
| Fair Oak Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 8.44 km |
| Fair Oak Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 8.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO3 2RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 314 m | |
| O'Briens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 314 m | |
| Pre-Loved Treasures | Exempt | 314 m | |
| The Rising Sun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 319 m | |
| Caroline's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2021 | 400 m | |
| The Hunters Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 427 m | |
| Barnaby's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2017 | 533 m | |
| Brickmakers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2018 | 533 m | |
| Swanmore C Of E School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 533 m | |
| Swanmore Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2018 | 533 m | |
| Oates & Flour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 564 m | |
| Swanmore College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 619 m | |
| Fantastic Mr Choc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2015 | 1.05 km | |
| Smallpiece Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2018 | 1.18 km | |
| Meat From The Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2014 | 1.28 km | |
| Waltham Chase Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2021 | 1.56 km | |
| The Anatolian Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 3, 2018 | 1.64 km | |
| SJ Kreations | Exempt | 1.67 km | |
| Waltham Chase Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2016 | 1.77 km | |
| St John Baptist Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 1.9 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO3 2RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Recreation Ground | 306 m | |
| Recreation Ground | 331 m | |
| St Barnabas Church | 364 m | |
| Swanmore Primary School | 383 m | |
| St Barnabas Church | 457 m | |
| Warsash Ferry Landing | 13.07 km | |
| Warsash Ferry Landing | 13.07 km | |
| Warsash Ferry Landing | 13.08 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 12.72 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 49.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO3 2RS - Data from Dec 2021
| Greens Wood | 483 m | |
| Gravelhill Plantation | 1.09 km | |
| Dirty Copse | 1.21 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 1.25 km | |
| Admiral's Copse | 1.37 km | |
| Bishop's Inclosure | 1.49 km | |
| Bottom Copse | 1.65 km | |
| Coach Road Copse | 1.7 km | |
| Great Lion Copse | 1.8 km | |
| Nore Copse | 1.84 km | |
| Great Holywell Copse | 1.97 km | |
| Beechen Copse | 2 km | |
| Little Lion Copse | 2.01 km | |
| Sheelds Copse | 2.13 km | |
| Huntage Copse | 2.14 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.94055200 |
| Longitude | -1.17973300 |
| OS Easting | 457729 |
| OS Northing | 0115999 |
| 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: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Older workers and retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Swanmore BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042661 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Winchester 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Winchester 011C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |