Southampton · SO16

EICR in SO16 (Bassett)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Bassett, Redbridge, Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth, including Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams, Coxford, Freemantle. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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SO16 (Bassett) in a nutshell

SO16 covers Bassett, Redbridge, Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth, in Southampton and Test Valley. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SO16

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Two councils in one district

SO16 is split between Southampton and Test Valley. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

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

SO16 stretches across Bassett, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams, Coxford and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SO16', 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 SO16 cover?

SO16 (Bassett, Redbridge, Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth) includes the wards of Bassett, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams, Coxford, Freemantle, Millbrook, Portswood, Redbridge, Shirley, Swaythling (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SO16?

Neighbouring districts include SO15 (Shirley), SO17 (Highfield), SO52 (North Baddesley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SO16 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SO16?

About 26,827 households and 66,350 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,542 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SO16 in?

SO16 sits in Southampton, Test Valley (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North, Southampton Test.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SO16 1
Areas covered
Bassett, Redbridge, Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth 2
Active postcodes
1,542 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
26,827 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
66,350 2
Electoral wards
Bassett, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams, Coxford, Freemantle, Millbrook, Portswood, Redbridge, Shirley … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Romsey and Southampton North, Southampton Test 4
Local authority
Southampton, Test Valley 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.