SO20 Postcode District
SO20 is the Postcode District for Kings Somborne, Stockbridge Hampshire
The SO20 postcode district is located in the SO Southampton postal area, SO20 has a population of 8,065 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 58.54 square miles (151.63 square kilometres or 37,468.25 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SO20. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of SO20
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SO20 postcode district is Stockbridge, located in the county of Hampshire. Other significant settlements in this district include Chattis Hill, Chilbolton, Houghton, Kings Somborne, Leckford, Little Somborne, Longstock, Newton Stacey, North Houghton, Up Somborne, Broughton, Middle Wallop, Nether Wallop, and Over Wallop. The most significant post town in this district is Stockbridge in Hampshire.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SO20 6, covers Kings Somborne and Stockbridge and Chilbolton in Hampshire.
The sector SO20 8, covers Middle Wallop and Broughton and Over Wallop and Nether Wallop in Hampshire.
The post town for this district is STOCKBRIDGE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Test Valley District (340 postal codes), and finally, the Winchester District (B) area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Andover | 6.75 | N |
| Romsey | 8.41 | S |
| Winchester | 8.97 | ESE |
| Whitchurch | 10.85 | NE |
| Ludgershall | 11.39 | NNW |
| Tidworth | 11.47 | NW |
| Eastleigh | 11.72 | SSE |
| Amesbury | 12.84 | WNW |
| Salisbury | 13.13 | WSW |
| Totton | 13.28 | S |
| Southampton | 14.85 | SSE |
| New Alresford | 14.88 | E |
| Wilton | 15.91 | W |
| Hedge End | 16.13 | SSE |
| Bishop's Waltham | 16.56 | SE |
| Fordingbridge | 17.84 | SW |
| Wickham | 20.01 | SE |
| Basingstoke | 20.98 | ENE |
| Hungerford | 21.01 | N |
| Newbury | 21.46 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 364
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Somborne | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 55 |
| Middle Wallop | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 45 |
| Broughton | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 40 |
| Chilbolton | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 29 |
| STOCKBRIDGE | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 29 |
| Over Wallop | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 25 |
| Nether Wallop | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 20 |
| Middle Wallop | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 19 |
| Longstock | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 17 |
| Houghton | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 15 |
| STOCKBRIDGE | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 6 |
| Up Somborne | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 6 |
| Middle Wallop | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 5 |
| Leckford | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 5 |
| Broughton | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 5 |
| Kings Somborne | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 5 |
| Over Wallop | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 4 |
| Nether Wallop | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 3 |
| Chilbolton | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 3 |
| North Houghton | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 3 |
| Houghton | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 2 |
| Chattis Hill | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 2 |
| STOCKBRIDGE | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 2 |
| Leckford | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 2 |
| Little Somborne | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 2 |
| STOCKBRIDGE | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 2 |
| Longstock | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 2 |
| Newton Stacey | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Chilbolton Down | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Middle Wallop | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 8 | 1 |
| Newton Stacey | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Longstock Park | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Heath House | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Up Somborne | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Up Somborne | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Marsh Court | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Little Somborne | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
| Houghton Down | STOCKBRIDGE | SO20 6 | 1 |
Street list for SO20
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| SPITFIRE LANE | 29 |
| ROMAN ROAD | 24 |
| OLD STATION CLOSE | 20 |
| EVANS CLOSE | 16 |
| BLANDFORD ROW | 15 |
| LANCASTER GREEN | 15 |
| HORSEBRIDGE ROAD | 14 |
| APPLETON CLOSE | 13 |
| WALKERS RISE | 13 |
| CHURCH ROAD | 13 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 |
| Burglary | 140 |
| Vehicle crime | 117 |
| Other theft | 84 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 |
| Public order | 50 |
| Other crime | 26 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | STOCKBRIDGE | 42 | SO20 6HE | View map |
Schools in the district
Stockbridge Primary & Pre-School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Old London Road , Stockbridge
Postcode: SO20 6EJ
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jefferies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Test Valley School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Roman Road , Stockbridge
Postcode: SO20 6HA
Headteacher: Mrs Jo McKeown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Romsey Road , Stockbridge
Postcode: SO20 6PN
Headteacher: Mr Paul O'Brien (Head teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Broughton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Broughton , Stockbridge
Postcode: SO20 8AN
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Macey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wallop Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Nether Wallop , Stockbridge
Postcode: SO20 8EH
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Sexton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Wallop Dental Centre | MIDDLE WALLOP, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 8DY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Gensmile, River Dental | RIVER DENTAL CLINIC, 1 CLARENDON TERRACE, HIGH STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 6EY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Stockbridge | HIGH STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 6HE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockbridge Surgery | NEW STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 6HG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01264 810524 |
| 2 | School Lane Surgery | SCHOOL LANE, BROUGHTON, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 8BZ | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01264 810524 |
| 3 | Stockbridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | STOCKBRIDGE SURGERY, NEW STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 6HG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Stockbridge Pharmacy | HIGH STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 6EX | PHARMACY | Call 01264 810624 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawlings Opticians (stockbridge) | LANE END, HIGH STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 6EU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £877,050 | 52 | £1,066,361 | 47 | £1,097,937 | 46 | £1,020,760 | 65 |
| Semi-detached | £437,346 | 23 | £462,984 | 21 | £458,767 | 15 | £550,923 | 28 |
| Terraced | £456,741 | 11 | £427,395 | 21 | £529,958 | 12 | £472,338 | 20 |
| Flats | £246,125 | 4 | £228,333 | 6 | £278,833 | 5 | £350,929 | 7 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M3 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.23
Average Driving Distance: 12.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M3 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.15
Average Driving Distance: 12.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 280
M3 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.94
Average Driving Distance: 14.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 303
M3 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.62
Average Driving Distance: 14.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 339
M27 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.05
Average Driving Distance: 13.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 69
M271 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.84
Average Driving Distance: 14.29
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M3 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.91
Average Driving Distance: 16.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 171
M27 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.51
Average Driving Distance: 13.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 174
M3 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.17
Average Driving Distance: 17.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 333
M27 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.71
Average Driving Distance: 15.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M3 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.60
Average Driving Distance: 14.97
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SO20 6 | Winchester Delivery Office |
| SO20 6 | Stockbridge Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SO20 8 | Broughton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SO20 8 | Over Wallop Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | O | 2 | 0 | - | X | X | X |
| S | O | 2 | 0 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SO20 postal code is Kings Somborne followed by Middle Wallop, and STOCKBRIDGE.
The SO20 Postcode shares a border with SP11 (ANDOVER, Ludgershall, Picket Piece), SP5 (Downton, Winterslow, Alderbury), SO21 (Colden Common, Sutton Scotney, Twyford) and SO51 (ROMSEY, West Wellow, Ampfield).
Maps and visuals
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