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EICR in SO14 (City Centre)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley, including Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bevois. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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SO14 (City Centre) in a nutshell

SO14 covers City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley, in Southampton. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SO14

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Southampton council area

SO14 is in Southampton's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SO14 stretches across Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bevois and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SO14', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Southampton homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Southampton: 34.7% purpose-built flats, 5.0% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Southampton page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SO14 cover?

SO14 (City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley) includes the wards of Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bevois, Bitterne Park, Portswood (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SO14?

Neighbouring districts include SO17 (Highfield), SO15 (Shirley), SO19 (Sholing) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SO14 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SO14?

About 10,631 households and 27,233 residents at the 2011 Census, across 852 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SO14 in?

SO14 sits in Southampton (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Itchen, Southampton Test.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SO14 1
Areas covered
City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley 2
Active postcodes
852 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,631 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
27,233 2
Electoral wards
Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bevois, Bitterne Park, Portswood 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Southampton Itchen, Southampton Test 4
Local authority
Southampton 4
Households privately renting (Southampton built-up area)
29.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.