The postcode SO53 2FR is located in Eastleigh, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in December 1994 and is an active postcode. SO53 2FR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO53 2FR is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.5 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 SO53 2FR as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to SO53 2FR is Merrieleas Close which is centered 140 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heathlands Road and is 198 m away. The closest railway station is Chandlers Ford Rail Station, 667 m away.
The closest primary school to SO53 2FR (for ages 11 and under) is Merdon Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 16, 2019.
The local pub for residents of SO53 2FR is Monks Brook and is 232 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 10, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from ADORE and is 514 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 13, 2018.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for SO53 2FR 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 SO53 2FR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO53 2FR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO53 2FR
| Introduction | December 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 SO53 2FR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler's Ford Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 442 m |
| Merdon Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 16, 2019) | 889 m |
| Sherborne House School | Independent school | 0-11 | 982 m | |
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (September 30, 2021) | 1.07 km |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 18, 2008) | 1.07 km |
| Knightwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.16 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) | 1.24 km |
| Fryern Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (September 27, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| The Toynbee School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| Scantabout Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 13, 2011) | 1.63 km |
| Lakeside School | Special school | 10-16 | Outstanding (November 21, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| Thornden School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.79 km | |
| Shakespeare Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 2.47 km |
| Shakespeare Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 2.53 km |
| Crestwood Community School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 2.53 km |
| The Crescent Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.78 km |
| Nightingale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 2.79 km |
| Norwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 3.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO53 2FR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface Church/Beacon Cafe | Exempt October 7, 2019 | 158 m | |
| LITTLE 1 NURSERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 205 m | |
| LAXMINEWS LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2019 | 232 m | |
| Monks Brook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 232 m | |
| TUELLA LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 232 m | |
| Sandeli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 288 m | |
| VALLEY LODGE REST HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2019 | 300 m | |
| FOREST FOOTSTEPS CHILDCARE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 377 m | |
| HC3S AT CHANDLERS FORD INFANTS SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 442 m | |
| REBECCAS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 442 m | |
| SARAH HUSE BEAUTY | Exempt October 12, 2021 | 510 m | |
| ADORE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2018 | 514 m | |
| CANTON HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 27, 2019 | 514 m | |
| CO-OP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 6, 2018 | 514 m | |
| HURSLEY CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 15, 2019 | 514 m | |
| Aramark at Draper Tools | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 553 m | |
| TEST VALLEY VENISON | Exempt September 16, 2020 | 664 m | |
| Marucci Ice Cream | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 669 m | |
| Davids Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 718 m | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2018 | 718 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO53 2FR - Data from Apr 2022
| Heathlands Road | 198 m | |
| Rusland Close | 200 m | |
| Rusland Close | 228 m | |
| Kelburn Close | 267 m | |
| Kelburn Close | 268 m | |
| Chandlers Ford Rail Station | 667 m | |
| Eastleigh Rail Station | 3.38 km | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 4.54 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 4.68 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 39.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO53 2FR - Data from Dec 2021
| Ramalley Copse | 630 m | |
| Cuckoo Bushes | 710 m | |
| Valley Park | 731 m | |
| Badger's Copse | 735 m | |
| King's Copse | 821 m | |
| Knight Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Cricket Copse | 1.08 km | |
| Clothiers Copse | 1.44 km | |
| Zionshill Copse | 1.45 km | |
| Thorn Hill | 1.47 km | |
| Titlark Copse | 1.51 km | |
| Sky's Wood | 1.64 km | |
| South Hill | 1.64 km | |
| South Hill Copse | 1.7 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO53 2FR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 33.3% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.98879100 |
| Longitude | -1.38684500 |
| OS Easting | 443132 |
| OS Northing | 0121223 |
| 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: Delayed 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 | E33042061 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Eastleigh 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Eastleigh 003D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |