The postcode SO53 4RA is located in Test Valley, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in December 1994 and is an active postcode. SO53 4RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO53 4RA is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.3 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 4RA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to SO53 4RA is School Close which is centered 48 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Stinchar Drive and is 229 m away. The closest railway station is Chandlers Ford Rail Station, 699 m away.
The closest primary school to SO53 4RA (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 SO53 4RA is 3d HEALTH & FITNESS and is 88 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chunky and is 677 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 17, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 15.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for SO53 4RA 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 4RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO53 4RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO53 4RA
| 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 4RA - 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) | 677 m |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Knightwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.2 km |
| The Toynbee School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Fryern Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Fryern Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (September 27, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Merdon Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 16, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Sherborne House School | Independent school | 0-11 | 1.97 km | |
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (September 30, 2021) | 2.05 km |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 18, 2008) | 2.05 km |
| Nightingale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 2.08 km |
| Scantabout Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 2.26 km |
| Lakeside School | Special school | 10-16 | Outstanding (November 21, 2017) | 2.65 km |
| Thornden School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.65 km | |
| Shakespeare Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 2.67 km |
| Crestwood Community School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 2.67 km |
| Shakespeare Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 2.68 km |
| The Crescent Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.71 km |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 28, 2016) | 2.79 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO53 4RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Cakecraft Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2016 | 0 m | |
| 3d HEALTH & FITNESS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 88 m | |
| KIDS2DAY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 160 m | |
| FLIP OUT SOUTHAMPTON CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 17, 2018 | 341 m | |
| PETER GREEN CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 341 m | |
| PRIMERDESIGN LTD | Exempt May 3, 2018 | 341 m | |
| CAMPUS & CO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 380 m | |
| CHANDLERS FORD - ARGOS LOCAL FULFILMENT CENTRE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 381 m | |
| Hovis | Exempt July 20, 2017 | 405 m | |
| Dragonflies Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 599 m | |
| Knightwood Leisure Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2018 | 599 m | |
| THE HUT BEEFEATER WHITBREAD PLC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 617 m | |
| Brendoncare Knightwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 21, 2021 | 625 m | |
| Busy Bees At Eastleigh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 645 m | |
| SIAN TAYLOR - SLIMMING WORLD | Exempt July 7, 2020 | 646 m | |
| Chunky | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 677 m | |
| St Francis C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 677 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 677 m | |
| The Cleveland Bay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 677 m | |
| Making Miracles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 681 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO53 4RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Stinchar Drive | 229 m | |
| Lambourn Square | 259 m | |
| Stinchar Drive | 273 m | |
| Lambourn Square | 273 m | |
| Alderwood Avenue | 481 m | |
| Chandlers Ford Rail Station | 699 m | |
| Eastleigh Rail Station | 3.31 km | |
| Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station | 3.95 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 9.49 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 9.49 km | |
| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 9.5 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 4.12 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 38.31 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO53 4RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Valley Park | 498 m | |
| Titlark Copse | 499 m | |
| Badger's Copse | 701 m | |
| Zionshill Copse | 820 m | |
| Knight Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Ramalley Copse | 1.07 km | |
| Tredgoulds Copse | 1.37 km | |
| South Hill | 1.42 km | |
| South Hill Copse | 1.44 km | |
| Clothiers Copse | 1.46 km | |
| Sky's Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Cuckoo Bushes | 1.61 km | |
| King's Copse | 1.65 km | |
| Northend Copse | 1.66 km | |
| Thorn Hill | 1.69 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO53 4RA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 8.1 Mbps | 15.4 Mbps | 75.96 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 2.9 Mbps | 15.24 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 6.4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 10 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 68 | 14.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.98065200 |
| Longitude | -1.39361900 |
| OS Easting | 442664 |
| OS Northing | 0120314 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Romsey and Southampton North |
| County Electorial Division | Baddesley ED |
| Electoral Ward | Valley Park |
| Local Authority District | Test Valley |
| 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 | E07000093 |
| 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: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Indian tech achievers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Eastleigh BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33042597 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Test Valley 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Test Valley 014C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |