SO16 3GF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SO16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3GF) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SO which means Southampton.
- Postal District. In our case SO16.
- Postal Sector. In our case SO16 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GF.
The regional mail center for the post area SO is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SO16 3GF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SHIRLEY (SO) DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SO16 3GF postcode have the street address of Elmsleigh Gardens
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SO16 3GF postcode is home to a bustling 44 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SOUTHAMPTON within the old postal county of Hampshire.
SO16 3GF is within the city of Southampton.
The SO16 3GF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SO16 3GF are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in SO16 3GF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the SO16 3GF Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SO16 3GF
The telephone area code for SO16 3GF is 023 Southampton, Portsmouth.
Map Coordinates for SO16 3GF
| Latitude | 50.9390819571 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.40114346997 |
Weather Forecast for SO16 3GF
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 13th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 88.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 93.00% | SE 11 mph |
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 93.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 86.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 88.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 86.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 76.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 18.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 9 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 27.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
Thu 16th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 34.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 34.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 32.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SO16 3GF Postcode?
Download Speeds For SO16 3GF
| Average Mbps | 111.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 68.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
SO16 3GF has an average download speed of 111.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
736 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
74% of postcodes (881,063) have slower broadband speeds.
26% of postcodes (302,842) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SO16 3GF
| Average Mbps | 16.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
SO16 3GF has an average upload speed of 16.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,080 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
78% of postcodes (920,332) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (255,229) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SO16 3GF Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Bitterne Park School
Address: Bitterne Park School, Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 02380325200
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Address: Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 02380322603
Cantell School
Address: Cantell School, Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 02380323111
Upper Shirley High School
Address: Upper Shirley High School, Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 02380325333
England Primary Schools
Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Address: Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1NX
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 02380554541
Mansbridge Primary School
Address: Mansbridge Primary School, Octavia Road, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2LX
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 02380556691
Stoneham Park Primary Academy
Address: Stoneham Park Primary Academy, 21 Whieldon Way, North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9SB
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 02380518833
St Denys Primary School
Address: St Denys Primary School, Dundee Road, St Denys, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 2ND
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 02380556982
Portswood Primary School
Address: Portswood Primary School, Somerset Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3AA
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 02380555885
Portswood Primary School
Address: Portswood Primary School, Somerset Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3AA
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
Bassett Green Primary School
Address: Bassett Green Primary School, Honeysuckle Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3BZ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 02380676262
Swaythling Primary School
Address: Swaythling Primary School, Mayfield Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3SZ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 02380552252
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Address: Highfield Church of England Primary School, Hawthorn Road, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1PX
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 02380555793
Bevois Town Primary School
Address: Bevois Town Primary School, Cedar Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 6RU
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 02380221467
Hollybrook Infant School
Address: Hollybrook Infant School, Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 02380771528
Hollybrook Junior School
Address: Hollybrook Junior School, Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane, Hollybrook School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RL
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 02380772781
Shirley Junior School
Address: Shirley Junior School, Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5XE
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 02380771434
Shirley Infant School
Address: Shirley Infant School, Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5LA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 02380775057
England Higher Schools
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Address: Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 02380511811
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SO16 3GF
BURGESS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 222 BURGESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 3AY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 BURGESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 7AP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
BURGESS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 31 BURGESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 7AP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 314 BURGESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 3BJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
HILLTOP DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 340 HILL LANE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 7PH
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
SS CHOGAMI & R SIAHA
Address: DALE ROAD DENTAL SURGERY, 44 DALE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 6QL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SO16 3GF
HIGHFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 29 UNIVERSITY ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO17 1TL
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
BURGESS ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 357A BURGESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 3BD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 679991
BASSETT PHARMACY
Address: 19 BURGESS ROAD, BASSETT, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 7AP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 790654
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 195 PORTSWOOD ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO17 2NF
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 553573
BOOTS
Address: 233 PORTSWOOD ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO17 2NF
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 554217
CAREFIRST PHARMACY
Address: PARKVILLE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 2JA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 554299
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SO16 3GF
ASHLEIGH SIGHT CARE (PORTSWOOD)
Address: 10 THE BROADWAY, PORTSWOOD ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2WE
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (THE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON)
Address: STAG GATES, 68 THE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO17 1XS
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
BOURNEMOUTH 2 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: REGUS OFFICES, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, GEORGE CURL WAY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO18 2RZ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SOTON SHIRLEY)
Address: 40 SHIRLEY HIGH STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3NG
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SOUTHAMPTON - SHIRLEY)
Address: 18-20 HIGH STREET, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 3NH
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
UNDERWOOD OPTICIANS
Address: 73 BEDFORD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 2DF
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SO16 3GF
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE
Address: BUILDING 48, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 1BJ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 557531
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: UNIVERSITY ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 1BJ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
HIGHFIELD HEALTH
Address: 38 HIGHFIELD ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 1PJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 023 80558577
BURGESS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 357A BURGESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 3BD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 676233
STONEHAM LANE SURGERY
Address: CITY GATEWAY, PARKVILLE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 2JA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 023 80555776
MULBERRY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 7 ST DENYS ROAD, PORTSWOOD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2GN
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 023 80554549
Transport Links near SO16 3GF
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SO16 3GF
- Swaythling
Swaythling station, Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Hampshire, SO18 2LBDistance: 1.37 milesDriving Time: 2.94 minutes - St Denys
St Denys station, Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZDistance: 1.58 milesDriving Time: 3.77 minutes - Bitterne
Bitterne station, MacNaghten Road, Bitterne, Hampshire, SO18 1GGDistance: 2.33 milesDriving Time: 6.09 minutes - Southampton Airport Parkway
Southampton Airport Parkway station, Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2HWDistance: 2.33 milesDriving Time: 4.56 minutes - Southampton Central
Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1ALDistance: 3.14 milesDriving Time: 7.11 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SO16 3GF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SO16 3GF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the SO16 3GF Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band D | 2 |
| Band E | 15 |
What Addresses are in the SO16 3GF Postcode?
Addresses for Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton, which have the SO16 3GF Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SO16 3GF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Romsey and Southampton North Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Caroline Nokes |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SO16 3GF Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is City of Southampton Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for City of Southampton at the following link City of Southampton.How much is the Council Tax?
City of Southampton Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much City of Southampton charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SO16 3GF Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Southampton council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales in SO16 3GF
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £352,750 | £422,500 | £370,083 | 3 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £345,000 | £342,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £396,000 | £396,000 | £396,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SO16 3GF Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SO16 3GF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Portswood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2LB | 1.55 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Portswood Centre, Portswood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2NH | 1.68 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Portswood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2FX | 1.75 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to Waitrose |
| Lidl, Banister Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2XD | 2.30 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to Lidl |
| Aldi, Bevois Valley Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 0JZ | 2.38 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SO16 3GF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 238 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU | 0.52 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to 238 Burgess Road |
| Burger King (uk) Ltd 98, Southampton, SO14 7DT | 2.31 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to Burger King (uk) Ltd 98 |
| Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT | 2.52 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to Bargate Street, Southampton |
| Tollbar Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2QY | 4.02 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to Tollbar Way, Hedge End |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 2JE | 0.90 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to McDonald's, High Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 2JE |
| McDonald's, Shirley Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3JD | 1.83 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to McDonald's, Shirley Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3JD |
| McDonald's, Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ | 2.02 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to McDonald's, Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ |
| McDonald's, Rownhams Lane, Rownhams, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 8AP | 2.41 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to McDonald's, Rownhams Lane, Rownhams, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 8AP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Portswood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2NF | 0.98 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to KFC Southampton - Portswood Road |
| KFC, Above Bar Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 7FN | 2.20 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to KFC Southampton - Above Bar Street |
| KFC, Green Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9SH | 2.82 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to KFC Southampton - Millbrook Roundabout |
| KFC, Leigh Road, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DF | 2.90 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to KFC Eastleigh- Leigh Road |
| KFC, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NE | 3.47 miles | Directions from SO16 3GF to KFC Southampton - Burlesdon Road |