The postcode SO4 8GQ is located in New Forest, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1985.SO4 8GQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO4 8GQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.5 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 SO4 8GQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to SO4 8GQ is Long Close which is centered 82 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hazel Road and is 117 m away. The closest railway station is Lymington Town Rail Station, 2.46 km away.
The closest primary school to SO4 8GQ (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 18, 2021.
The local pub for residents of SO4 8GQ is PENNINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB and is 647 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 31, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from PENNINGTON FISH & CHIPS and is 917 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 27, 2021.
Policing for SO4 8GQ 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 SO4 8GQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO4 8GQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO4 8GQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1985 |
| 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 SO4 8GQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2021) | 175 m |
| Priestlands School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2016) | 1.07 km |
| Pennington Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.08 km |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (March 4, 2020) | 1.08 km |
| Lymington Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (March 3, 2011) | 1.76 km |
| Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.8 km | |
| Southlands School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.97 km |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 9, 2022) | 2.98 km |
| Hill House School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 9, 2020) | 2.98 km |
| Walhampton School | Independent school | 2-13 | 3.08 km | |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 3.66 km |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2009) | 3.83 km |
| Ashley Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 4.54 km |
| Ashley Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 4.87 km |
| South Baddesley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 5.25 km |
| Tiptoe Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 5.27 km |
| Ballard School | Independent school | 2-16 | 6.18 km | |
| Durlston Court School | Independent school | 2-14 | 6.23 km | |
| Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 6.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO4 8GQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUR LADY AND ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 175 m | |
| PENNINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 31, 2017 | 647 m | |
| THE NURTURE DEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2021 | 647 m | |
| LITTLE ORCHARD'S CHILDREN'S NURSERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 22, 2021 | 720 m | |
| NEW FOREST JUICE SHACK | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2018 | 720 m | |
| ONE STOP STORE LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2018 | 917 m | |
| PENNINGTON FISH & CHIPS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2021 | 917 m | |
| TESCO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 917 m | |
| DOOZY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 24, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| PRIESTLANDS SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 1.07 km | |
| THE MUSKETEER | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 22, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| PENNINGTON C of E JUNIOR SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 1.08 km | |
| PENNINGTON INFANT SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 1.08 km | |
| PENNINGTON VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 17, 2021 | 1.08 km | |
| BEACHCOMBER GIN | Exempt July 7, 2021 | 1.26 km | |
| OTTER NURSERIES LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2022 | 1.26 km | |
| THE MILL AT GORDLETON | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 1.26 km | |
| THE NEW WHEEL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 15, 2021 | 1.33 km | |
| HAPPY TIMES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 1.36 km | |
| BOATELS TN HOLIDAYS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2019 | 1.39 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO4 8GQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Hazel Road | 117 m | |
| Hazel Road | 147 m | |
| Middle Common Road | 268 m | |
| Middle Common Road | 278 m | |
| Upper Common Road | 452 m | |
| Lymington Town Rail Station | 2.46 km | |
| Lymington Pier Rail Station | 2.99 km | |
| Sway Rail Station | 3.98 km | |
| Lymington Town Quay | 2.53 km | |
| Lymington Town Quay | 2.53 km | |
| Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal | 3.02 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 18.56 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 26.03 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO4 8GQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Upper Rough | 532 m | |
| Ramley Copse | 604 m | |
| Wainsford Copse | 802 m | |
| Yaldhurst Copse | 832 m | |
| Newlease Copse | 862 m | |
| Batchley Copse | 969 m | |
| Widbury's Copse | 982 m | |
| Broadmead Copse | 1.22 km | |
| Knighton | 1.45 km | |
| Crewkerne Copse | 1.54 km | |
| Victory Park | 1.67 km | |
| Sheepwash Hill | 1.75 km | |
| Icehouse Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| Arne Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Newbridge Copse | 1.87 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.75830900 |
| Longitude | -1.57179400 |
| OS Easting | 430300 |
| OS Northing | 0095500 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Hampshire |
| New Forest National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
New Forest West |
| County Electorial Division | Lymington & Boldre ED |
| Electoral Ward | Pennington |
| Local Authority District | New Forest |
| 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 | E07000091 |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Lymington BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lymington BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33042438 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
New Forest 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
New Forest 019D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |