The postcode SO53 2FT is located in Eastleigh, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in December 1994 and is an active postcode. SO53 2FT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO53 2FT is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 2FT as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to SO53 2FT is Merrieleas Drive which is centered 121 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sutherlands Court and is 163 m away. The closest railway station is Chandlers Ford Rail Station, 514 m away.
The closest primary school to SO53 2FT (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 2FT is Monks Brook and is 104 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 359 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 13, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 100.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SO53 2FT 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 2FT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO53 2FT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO53 2FT
| 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 2FT - 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) | 375 m |
| Merdon Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 16, 2019) | 928 m |
| Sherborne House School | Independent school | 0-11 | 1.09 km | |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Knightwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.19 km |
| Fryern Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Fryern Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (September 27, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (September 30, 2021) | 1.23 km |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 18, 2008) | 1.23 km |
| The Toynbee School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 13, 2011) | 1.52 km |
| Scantabout Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Lakeside School | Special school | 10-16 | Outstanding (November 21, 2017) | 1.85 km |
| Thornden School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.85 km | |
| Shakespeare Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 2.4 km |
| Shakespeare Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 2.44 km |
| Crestwood Community School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 2.44 km |
| Nightingale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 2.64 km |
| The Crescent Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.68 km |
| Norwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 2.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO53 2FT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface Church/Beacon Cafe | Exempt October 7, 2019 | 0 m | |
| LAXMINEWS LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Monks Brook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 104 m | |
| TUELLA LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 104 m | |
| ADORE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2018 | 359 m | |
| CANTON HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 27, 2019 | 359 m | |
| CO-OP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 6, 2018 | 359 m | |
| HURSLEY CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 15, 2019 | 359 m | |
| LITTLE 1 NURSERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 361 m | |
| HC3S AT CHANDLERS FORD INFANTS SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 375 m | |
| REBECCAS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 375 m | |
| Sandeli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 435 m | |
| VALLEY LODGE REST HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2019 | 448 m | |
| FOREST FOOTSTEPS CHILDCARE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 513 m | |
| KINGS PRESCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 570 m | |
| THE ARCH | Exempt January 24, 2018 | 570 m | |
| Marucci Ice Cream | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 595 m | |
| CHIANG-MAI THAI RESTAURANT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 607 m | |
| Special Thai Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 607 m | |
| THE FRENCH BAGUETTE CONNECTION LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 607 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO53 2FT - Data from Apr 2022
| Sutherlands Court | 163 m | |
| Sutherlands Court | 173 m | |
| The Park Surgery | 239 m | |
| The Park Surgery | 240 m | |
| Kelburn Close | 283 m | |
| Chandlers Ford Rail Station | 514 m | |
| Eastleigh Rail Station | 3.27 km | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 4.39 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 4.54 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 39.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO53 2FT - Data from Dec 2021
| Valley Park | 658 m | |
| Ramalley Copse | 691 m | |
| Badger's Copse | 705 m | |
| King's Copse | 856 m | |
| Cuckoo Bushes | 864 m | |
| Knight Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Cricket Copse | 1.23 km | |
| Titlark Copse | 1.38 km | |
| Zionshill Copse | 1.39 km | |
| Clothiers Copse | 1.48 km | |
| South Hill | 1.51 km | |
| Thorn Hill | 1.54 km | |
| South Hill Copse | 1.56 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Sky's Wood | 1.65 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO53 2FT - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 44 Mbps | 100.7 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 81.6 | 12.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for SO53 2FT - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.98737000 |
| Longitude | -1.38676400 |
| OS Easting | 443139 |
| OS Northing | 0121065 |
| 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 | E33042064 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Eastleigh 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Eastleigh 003E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |