SO30 2EA postcode in Botley, Hampshire
SO30 2EA is a postcode in Botley, in the Botley ward of Eastleigh. It is in the Hamble Valley parliamentary constituency and the Hampshire police force area, and has been in use since December 1994.
Where SO30 2EA is, and what is near it
- SO30 2EA
- Other postcodes in SO30 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.9145, longitude -1.2715)
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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SO30 2EA?
- EastleighDistrict council Eastleigh: bins, council tax, planning
- HampshireCounty council Hampshire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SO30 2EA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- HampshirePolice force area
- Hamble ValleyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Paul Holmes (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Paul Holmes
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. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SO30 2EA?
97% of the homes and businesses at SO30 2EA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 47% gigabit, Ofcom says.
Eastleigh: 90%
Eastleigh: 99%
The line marks the figure across Eastleigh.
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 SO30 2EA?
BinDayBuddy does not read Eastleigh Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Eastleigh Borough 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 SO30 2EA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SO30 2EA.
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 Eastleigh
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SO30 2EA: 1,209 properties in Eastleigh are at high risk (1.8% of all its properties). All the figures for Eastleigh
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 SO30 2EA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SO30 2EA?
Homes in SO30 2 sold for a typical £350,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 197 sales, no change on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £350,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £350,000
■ no change on the 12 months before
Across the whole SO30 district: a typical £348,000 from 449 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 SO30 2EA
HM Land Registry records 3 standard sales of homes in SO30 2EA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 11 February 2026. The middle sale was £950,000, from £205,000 to £1,625,000. Across SO30 2, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £350,000. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
- £1,625,00029 High Street
- £205,000Flat 1 Catherine Wheel Mews, 1 - 3, High Street
- £950,00034A High Street
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
Food hygiene ratings at SO30 2EA
The Food Standards Agency lists 12 food businesses at SO30 2EA. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
- All Saints Chuch/Cafe Chat
- Purbani Botley Ltd
- CrackleRock Brewing Company
- CO-OP and Post Office
- HARVEY'S CAFE
- Regginas Italian Restaurant
- THE DOLPHIN
- THE BUGLE INN
Show the other 4 businesses
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SO30 2EA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,070 homes in the neighbourhood around SO30 2EA. The largest share of them, 26%, are in council tax band F. More were built in 2020 or later than in any other period (45%). 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 Eastleigh for 2026‑27: £2,342. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,561 (band A) to £3,904 (band G); band F, the most common, is £3,383.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 30 (3%) | £1,561 |
| Band B | about 10 (1%) | £1,822 |
| Band C | about 220 (21%) | £2,082 |
| Band D | about 230 (21%) | £2,342 |
| Band E | about 260 (24%) | £2,863 |
| Band F | about 280 (26%) | £3,383 |
| Band G | about 40 (4%) | £3,904 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,684 |
When the homes were built
- 9% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 4% 1919 to 1939
- 7% 1945 to 1964
- 22% 1965 to 1982
- 5% 1983 to 1999
- 4% 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- 45% 2020 or later
Averages for Eastleigh 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 SO30 2EA is in (ONS area E01035441), 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 SO30 2EA?
The nearest open schools to SO30 2EA, 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 SO30 2EA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SO30 2EA is Botley Rail Station, 900 metres away in a straight line.
- Botley Rail Station Railway station 900 mWalk
- Hedge End Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest The Square, 21 m away.
More stations near SO30 2EA, 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 SO30 2EA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SO30 2EA, 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.
- Brook Lane Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01489 575191 4.8 kmCycle
- The Peartree Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2026 · Phone 023 8044 3377 5.0 kmDrive
- Phl Sas Service Phone 0333 321 8827 5.1 kmDrive
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 SO30 2EA?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of SO30 2EA on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
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 SO30 2EA?
The nearest to the centre of SO30 2EA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Hartog at Botley Phone 01489 781955 0 mWalk
- Oakwood Dental Practice 400 mWalk
- Dovecote Dental Care Phone 01489 788114 1.4 kmCycle
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 SO30 2EA?
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 8.8 kmDrive
- Royal South Hants Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2016, over 3 years old 8.8 kmDrive
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 SO30 2EA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SO30 2EA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Hollybank Rest Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01489 784144 300 mWalk
- The White House (Curdridge) Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report May 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01489 786633 1.2 kmCycle
- Falcon Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01489 785209 1.3 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 SO30 2EA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SO30 2EA, 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.
- Lalys Pharmacy, 7 High Street Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01489 782065 0 mWalk
- David Fogg Chemist Mon to Fri 8:30am to 1:30pm, 2:30pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01489 783064 2.2 kmCycle
- H J Everett Mon to Fri 9am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01489 787141 2.3 kmCycle
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 SO30 2EA?
The nearest vets to the centre of SO30 2EA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Animed Veterinary Clinic 2.5 kmCycle
- Pet Vet Phone +44 23 8046 3646 4.5 kmCycle
- Animed Veterinary Hospital 4.9 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 SO30 2EA in a conservation area?
The centre of SO30 2EA 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 SO30 2EA?
Police.uk records 21 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SO30 2EA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other crime 1.
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 SO30 2EA
- Ward
- Botley
- Parish
- Botley
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Botley
- 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
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