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Allotment facts
Here are some interesting facts about allotments that may also answer some of your questions.
Charges:
The average rental charge for a typical 10 rod allotment plot is £33 per year.
Contact Details:
Address: Open Spaces,
Civic Centre,
Southampton
Postcode: SO14 7NG
Telephone: 023 8083 2204
Email: allotments@southampton.gov.uk
Details of service:
Allotments are measured in rods. One rod is equal to 25.3 square metres.
An average plot is 10 rods which is approximately 250 square metres.
Over a quarter of a million people currently hold an allotment plot (DTLR).
There are over 1,600 allotment plots in Southampton.
The average rental charge for a typical 10 rod allotment plot is around £33 per year.
Last updated: 1 February 2008
