The postcode SO5 3AR is located in Eastleigh, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1994.SO5 3AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO5 3AR 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 SO5 3AR as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to SO5 3AR is Mayflower Close which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Leigh Road and is 299 m away. The closest railway station is Chandlers Ford Rail Station, 685 m away.
The closest primary school to SO5 3AR (for ages 11 and under) is St Francis Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 13, 2011.
The local pub for residents of SO5 3AR is 3d HEALTH & FITNESS and is 316 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from THE MUNCH BOX and is 622 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 14, 2020.
Policing for SO5 3AR 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 SO5 3AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO5 3AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO5 3AR
| 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 SO5 3AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 13, 2011) | 855 m |
| The Toynbee School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Fryern Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Fryern Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (September 27, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Knightwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.6 km |
| Nightingale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.69 km |
| Merdon Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 16, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| Sherborne House School | Independent school | 0-11 | 2.08 km | |
| Scantabout Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 2.19 km |
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (September 30, 2021) | 2.29 km |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 18, 2008) | 2.29 km |
| The Crescent Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.37 km |
| Shakespeare Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 2.38 km |
| Crestwood Community School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 2.38 km |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 28, 2016) | 2.39 km |
| Shakespeare Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 2.42 km |
| Norwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 2.52 km |
| Lakeside School | Special school | 10-16 | Outstanding (November 21, 2017) | 2.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO5 3AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPUS & CO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 39 m | |
| Hovis | Exempt July 20, 2017 | 230 m | |
| SIAN TAYLOR - SLIMMING WORLD | Exempt July 7, 2020 | 256 m | |
| Making Miracles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 280 m | |
| 3d HEALTH & FITNESS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 316 m | |
| KIDS2DAY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 357 m | |
| CHANDLERS FORD - ARGOS LOCAL FULFILMENT CENTRE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 359 m | |
| THE HUT BEEFEATER WHITBREAD PLC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 366 m | |
| FLIP OUT SOUTHAMPTON CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 17, 2018 | 388 m | |
| PETER GREEN CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 388 m | |
| PRIMERDESIGN LTD | Exempt May 3, 2018 | 388 m | |
| Hampshire Cakecraft Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2016 | 401 m | |
| ART DECO CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 622 m | |
| MAYA FINE INDIAN RESTAURANT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 8, 2020 | 622 m | |
| THE MUNCH BOX | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 622 m | |
| CHARLES BAYNHAM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2021 | 623 m | |
| Fanelli's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2019 | 623 m | |
| JALALABAD BALTI HOUSE LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 623 m | |
| MARMARIS GRILL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 17, 2021 | 623 m | |
| NEW GOLDEN WOK | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 17, 2021 | 623 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO5 3AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Leigh Road | 299 m | |
| The Hut | 379 m | |
| The Hut | 380 m | |
| Meadow Grove | 380 m | |
| Meadow Grove | 405 m | |
| Chandlers Ford Rail Station | 685 m | |
| Eastleigh Rail Station | 2.96 km | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 3.55 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 9.22 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 9.22 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 9.23 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 3.73 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 38.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO5 3AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Titlark Copse | 615 m | |
| Valley Park | 875 m | |
| South Hill | 1.08 km | |
| Badger's Copse | 1.08 km | |
| South Hill Copse | 1.09 km | |
| Zionshill Copse | 1.17 km | |
| Northend Copse | 1.26 km | |
| Knight Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Ramalley Copse | 1.42 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Hicknor Hill | 1.66 km | |
| King's Copse | 1.69 km | |
| Hut Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Tredgoulds Copse | 1.74 km | |
| Cox's Rough | 1.76 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.97792500 |
| Longitude | -1.38990400 |
| OS Easting | 442928 |
| OS Northing | 0120012 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Winchester |
| County Electorial Division | Eastleigh South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Chandler's Ford |
| Local Authority District | Eastleigh |
| 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 | E07000086 |
| 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) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Eastleigh BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33037915 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Eastleigh 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Eastleigh 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |