SO14 5FB postcode in Southampton, England
SO14 5FB is a postcode in Southampton, in the Bargate ward. It is in the Southampton Itchen parliamentary constituency and the Hampshire police force area, and has been in use since December 1994.
Where SO14 5FB is, and what is near it
- SO14 5FB
- Other postcodes in SO14 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 3 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.9037, longitude -1.3924)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SO14 5FB?
- SouthamptonCouncil, for all local services Southampton: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SO14 5FB Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- HampshirePolice force area
- Southampton ItchenParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Darren Paffey (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Darren Paffey
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SO14 5FB?
88% of the homes and businesses at SO14 5FB can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 88% gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SO14 5FB?
BinDayBuddy does not read Southampton City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Southampton City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SO14 5FB at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 14 homes and businesses at SO14 5FB. 5 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 9 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southampton
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SO14 5FB: 2,135 properties in Southampton are at high risk (1.7% of all its properties). All the figures for Southampton
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SO14 5FB is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 21:29 on 22 October 2026.
- Itchen estuaryFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Itchen estuary
- Southampton Water and HambleFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Southampton Water and Hamble
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 21:29 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SO14 5FB?
Homes in SO14 5 sold for a typical £157,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 22 sales, down 12.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Flat or maisonette £157,500 22 sales
Across the whole SO14 district: a typical £206,000 from 202 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SO14 5FB
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SO14 5FB from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SO14 5FB?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 970 homes in the neighbourhood around SO14 5FB. Over half of them (87%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (32%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southampton for 2026‑27: £2,381. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,588 (band A) to £2,117 (band C); band A, the most common, is £1,588.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 840 (87%) | £1,588 |
| Band B | about 20 (2%) | £1,852 |
| Band C | about 110 (11%) | £2,117 |
| Band D | fewer than 5 | £2,381 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,911 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,440 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,969 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,763 |
When the homes were built
- 4% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 21% 1945 to 1964
- 6% 1965 to 1982
- 6% 1983 to 1999
- 32% 2000 to 2009
- 29% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Southampton before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SO14 5FB is in (ONS area E01032745), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SO14 5FB?
The nearest open schools to SO14 5FB, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SO14 5FB?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SO14 5FB is Woolston Rail Station, 1.2 km away in a straight line.
- Woolston Rail Station Railway station 1.2 kmWalk
- Southampton Central Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest City College, 183 m away.
More stations near SO14 5FB, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SO14 5FB?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SO14 5FB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Southampton Sea City Partnership Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 023 8033 3778 400 mWalk
- Homeless Healthcare Team Phone 0300 123 3991 1.2 kmWalk
- Spcl Surgery Phone 023 8017 0630 1.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SO14 5FB?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SO14 5FB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- MDL Charging point · No details mapped 800 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 850 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 850 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SO14 5FB?
The nearest to the centre of SO14 5FB, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Ferry Dental Centre Phone 023 8033 2255 700 mWalk
- Queens Terrace Dental Practice Phone 023 8033 5005 800 mWalk
- Dentistry@OceanaBoulevard Phone 023 8022 3000 900 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SO14 5FB?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01206 752552 1.0 kmWalk
- Royal South Hants Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2016, over 3 years old 1.0 kmWalk
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SO14 5FB?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SO14 5FB, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Buttercup House Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 023 8044 8982 1.3 kmCycle
- Oaklea Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 023 8044 6451 1.4 kmCycle
- Peartree House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 023 8044 8168 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SO14 5FB?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SO14 5FB, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Kingsland Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 9:30am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 023 8022 5199 350 mWalk
- Spiralstone Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm; Sat 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 023 8063 1472 700 mWalk
- Sk Roy Dispensing Chemists Mon to Fri 9:30am to 1:30pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 023 8039 9907 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SO14 5FB?
The nearest vets to the centre of SO14 5FB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- PDSA Pet Hospital Phone +442380222622 1.2 kmCycle
- Brook House Veterinary Centre 2.0 kmCycle
- Pet Vet 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SO14 5FB in a conservation area?
The centre of SO14 5FB is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SO14 5FB?
Police.uk records 1,175 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SO14 5FB in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 46, vehicle crime 36, robbery 22, burglary 20, theft from the person 13, other crime 13, possession of weapons 12, bicycle theft 9.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SO14 5FB
- Ward
- Bargate
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southampton
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- December 1994
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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