SO16 3XS 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 (3XS) 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 XS.
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 3XS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SHIRLEY (SO) DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of SOUTHAMPTON within the old postal county of Hampshire.
SO16 3XS is within the city of Southampton.
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Map of the SO16 3XS Postcode
Telephone Area Code for SO16 3XS
The telephone area code for SO16 3XS is 023 Southampton, Portsmouth.
Map Coordinates for SO16 3XS
| Latitude | 50.9192399614 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.43078949232 |
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Weather Forecast for SO16 3XS
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 51.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 22.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 75.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 75.00% | ENE 13 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 75.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | E 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 24.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 41.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 41.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 41.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 32.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of SO16 3XS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Address: Springhill Catholic Primary School, Milton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2HW
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02380333954
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Address: Springhill Catholic Primary School, Milton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2HW
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Bevois Town Primary School
Address: Bevois Town Primary School, Cedar Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 6RU
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 02380221467
Banister Primary School
Address: Banister Primary School, Archers Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02380393313
Hollybrook Infant School
Address: Hollybrook Infant School, Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RN
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 02380771528
Hollybrook Junior School
Address: Hollybrook Junior School, Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane, Hollybrook School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RL
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02380772781
Shirley Junior School
Address: Shirley Junior School, Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5XE
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 02380771434
Shirley Infant School
Address: Shirley Infant School, Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5LA
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 02380775057
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Address: Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School, Warren Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6AY
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 02380773975
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Address: Freemantle Church of England Community Academy, Mansion Road, Freemantle, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3BQ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 02380227925
Foundry Lane Primary School
Address: Foundry Lane Primary School, Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3JT
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 02380774814
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Address: Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School, Victor Street, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5LH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 02380776397
Mason Moor Primary School
Address: Mason Moor Primary School, Helvellyn Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4AS
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 02380390140
Tanners Brook Primary School
Address: Tanners Brook Primary School, Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 4PF
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 02380771659
Redbridge Primary School
Address: Redbridge Primary School, Studland Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9BB
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 02380776379
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Address: Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Culver Close, Porlock Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9HZ
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 02380776162
Newlands Primary School
Address: Newlands Primary School, Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9QX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 02380773363
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Mansel Road West, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9LP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 02380773264
England Secondary Schools
St Anne's Catholic School
Address: St Anne's Catholic School, Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02380328200
Upper Shirley High School
Address: Upper Shirley High School, Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 02380325333
St Mark's Church of England School
Address: St Mark's Church of England School, Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 02380772968
Redbridge Community School
Address: Redbridge Community School, Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 02380771381
Regents Park Community College
Address: Regents Park Community College, King Edward Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 02380325444
England Higher Schools
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Address: Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 02380511811
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SO16 3XS
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: SHIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE, GROVE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 3UA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
SHIRLEY DENTAL WALK-IN CENTRE
Address: 10-12 CANNON STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 5PQ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 31 ST. EDMUNDS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 4RF
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
ANGLESEA DENTAL
Address: 20 ANGLESEA ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 5QJ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
OAKLEY ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 84 OAKLEY ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 4LJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
SS CHOGAMI & R SIAHA
Address: DALE ROAD DENTAL SURGERY, 44 DALE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 6QL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SO16 3XS
PHARMACY DIRECT
Address: 355A SHIRLEY ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3JD
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 225387
BOOTS
Address: 9-11 SHIRLEY HIGH STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 3NJ
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 772181
SHIRLEY PHARMACY
Address: 17 GROVE ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3HH
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 789626
THE PRECINCT PHARMACY
Address: THE SHIRLEY CENTRE, 2 REDCAR STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5LL
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 775300
SOLENT PHARMACY
Address: 9 ST. JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5FB
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
REGENT'S PARK PHARMACY
Address: REGENTS PARK ROAD, UPPER SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 8PF
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 0238 0771286
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SO16 3XS
SPECSAVERS (SOUTHAMPTON - SHIRLEY)
Address: 18-20 HIGH STREET, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 3NH
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SOTON SHIRLEY)
Address: 40 SHIRLEY HIGH STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3NG
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
THE EYEWEAR FACTORY (SHIRLEY)
Address: 338 SHIRLEY ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 3HJ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - REGENTS PARK ROAD
Address: COSTCO, REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 8TA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (THE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON)
Address: STAG GATES, 68 THE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO17 1XS
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
UNDERWOOD OPTICIANS
Address: 73 BEDFORD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 2DF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SO16 3XS
BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 SHIRLEY AVENUE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 5RP
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 773258
SHIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE, GROVE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 3UA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
THE SHIRLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Address: SHIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE, GROVE ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 3UA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 023 80783611
VICTOR STREET SURGERY
Address: VICTOR STREET, UPPER SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 5SY
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 023 80706919
RAYMOND ROAD SURGERY
Address: 34 RAYMOND ROAD, UPPER SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 5AL
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 023 80227559
PATRICK HOUSE
Address: 361 MILLBROOK ROAD WEST, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO15 0HW
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near SO16 3XS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SO16 3XS
- Millbrook (Hants)
Millbrook station, Millbrook Road West, Millbrook, Hampshire, SO15 0ABDistance: 1.17 milesDriving Time: 2.69 minutes - Southampton Central
Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1ALDistance: 1.47 milesDriving Time: 3.55 minutes - Redbridge
Redbridge station, Station Road, Redbridge, Hampshire, SO15 0NBDistance: 2.29 milesDriving Time: 4.53 minutes - St Denys
St Denys station, Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZDistance: 2.37 milesDriving Time: 5.78 minutes - Totton
Totton station, Station Road North, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3ABDistance: 2.87 milesDriving Time: 5.24 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SO16 3XS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SO16 3XS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SO16 3XS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Southampton, Test Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dr Alan Whitehead |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the SO16 3XS 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 3XS 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.
LibrariesWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the SO16 3XS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Shirley Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3JG | 0.11 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to Lidl |
| Iceland, Shirley High Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 4EZ | 0.56 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Redcar Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5LL | 0.56 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Tebourba Way, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 4QE | 1.29 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to Tesco |
| Lidl, Banister Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2XD | 1.77 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SO16 3XS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King (uk) Ltd 98, Southampton, SO14 7DT | 1.49 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to Burger King (uk) Ltd 98 |
| Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT | 1.62 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to Bargate Street, Southampton |
| 238 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU | 2.24 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to 238 Burgess Road |
| Tollbar Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2QY | 5.24 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to Tollbar Way, Hedge End |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Shirley Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3JD | 0.07 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to McDonald's, Shirley Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3JD |
| McDonald's, Green Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9SH | 1.14 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to McDonald's, Green Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9SH |
| McDonald's, Harbour Parade, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1BA | 1.39 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to McDonald's, Harbour Parade, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1BA |
| McDonald's, West Quay Shopping Centre, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1QB | 1.53 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to McDonald's, West Quay Shopping Centre, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1QB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Green Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9SH | 1.14 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to KFC Southampton - Millbrook Roundabout |
| KFC, Above Bar Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 7FN | 1.40 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to KFC Southampton - Above Bar Street |
| KFC, Portswood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2NF | 1.70 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to KFC Southampton - Portswood Road |
| KFC, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NE | 4.02 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to KFC Southampton - Burlesdon Road |
| KFC, Leigh Road, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DF | 4.78 miles | Directions from SO16 3XS to KFC Eastleigh- Leigh Road |