SouthamptonCC

SouthamptonCC

@SouthamptonCC

News and updates from Southampton City Council. Need to do something? Most tasks can be completed on our website: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/

Southampton, UK https://www.southampton.gov.uk/ Joined 2009-02-03 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

53,648

Followers

1,320

Following

33,465

Tweets

5.7

Avg Engagement

473

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @SouthamptonCC's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-02-03
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Southampton, UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.5
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

On average, tweets receive around 243 likes and 24 retweets, suggesting a moderate level of interaction. The engagement appears to be consistent with the nature of public service announcements.

2.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

6,969

Total Likes

11,506

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

3

75th Percentile

2,028

Top Tweet

0.11

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

35.4%

Original

47.6%

Replies

16.0%

Retweets

1.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.6%

With Media

49.6%

With Links

29.7%

With #Tags

62.6%

With @Mentions

28.4%

With Emojis

204

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.35

Reply/Original Ratio

0.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

95.0%

Weekday Posts

5.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#southampton (474) #sotonelections2023 (32) #grittertwitter (17) #saintsfc (14) #internationalwomensday (13) #yourvisionforsouthampton (13) #recycleright (13) #naw2023 (12) #winchester (11) #librariesweek (11)

Most Mentioned

@scchighways (277) @southamptoncc (160) @nathan_a_rf (62) @southernwater (55) @laboursatvir (52) @dailyecho (37) @southampton (30) @southampton_eye (27) @nodnolan (25) @bartfeenstra (25)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,149 (35%)
Replies 1,546 (48%)
Retweets 519 (16%)
Quote Tweets 36 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 519 retweets (16% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience consists of residents of Southampton and local stakeholders interested in municipal activities. The content is likely to be of interest to community members, local businesses, and public officials.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

18

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.3%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

4,397,273

Total Potential Reach

18

Median Follower Reach

128

75th Percentile Reach

5.6%

>1K followers

0.6%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Southampton, England (777) Southampton (253) United Kingdom (183) England, United Kingdom (163) UK (109) London, England (86) South East, England (79) Southampton, UK (77) London (56) Hampshire (52)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

833

Protected Accounts

8.33% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@HistoricEngland 248,558 Preservation History, Heritage, Conservation
@MuseumWeek 230,468 Cultural Event art, culture, heritage
@DemolaExpoze 171,910 Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship, Family, Attitude
@weeklysd 150,852 Soccer Magazine soccer, magazine, web media
@Matt_Pinner 146,324 Photographer Photography, Canon, LeeFilters
@jameszabiela 96,073 DJ Music, DJing, Producing
@Haggis_UK 88,778 Political Commentator Rugby, F1, Golf
@ICOnews 82,371 Regulator -
@whalesorg 67,059 Conservation Whales, Dolphins, Conservation
@indraroy 61,732 Reporter Journalism, Social Impact, Personal Growth

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

southampton (318) views (267) love (233) life (197) student (147) uk (146) university (138) health (134) football (129) music (116)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#saintsfc (29) #southampton (10) #gtto (6) #stophazaragenocide (6) #mufc (5) #fbpe (5) #nhs (5) #blacklivesmatter (5) #hampshire (5) #btc (4)

5,548

Followers With Bio

4,452

Followers Without Bio

55.48%

% With Bio

44.52%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

5,585

Combined Engagement

1,854

Total Likes

3,731

Total Retweets

1,117

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local Government Public Events Community Engagement Historical Preservation Official Announcements
SouthamptonCC
@SouthamptonCC

RT @NHSEngland: 75 years on, it is the people who make us. 💙 #NHS75 https://t.co/IHp8YPdJ1K

2023-07-05
Retweets: 2,028 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,028
SouthamptonCC
@SouthamptonCC

We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal to Southampton today to present the Lord Mayor with The Letters Patent. Read the full story: https://t.co/y3dFq6bZbJ @TheSotonMayor @RoyalFamily https://t.co/JbaXXbIIkt

2023-02-03
Retweets: 142 Likes: 1,854 Engagement: 1,996
SouthamptonCC
@SouthamptonCC

RT @PoppyLegion: Today we mark 79 years since the #DDay landings, remembering the service and sacrifice of all those involved in turning the tide in the Second World War. D-Day was a truly international effort with British troops fighting alongside many other countries. #WW2 1/3

2023-06-06
Retweets: 662 Likes: 0 Engagement: 662
SouthamptonCC
@SouthamptonCC

RT @carersweek: 📣 It’s #CarersWeek 2023! Unpaid carers face huge challenges every day. It’s essential they receive greater recognition and support. This Carers Week, stand in solidarity with the carers you know and every carer in the UK by saying I CARE: https://t.co/9JXwspgC2T

2023-06-05
Retweets: 522 Likes: 0 Engagement: 522
SouthamptonCC
@SouthamptonCC

RT @actionfrauduk: 🚨SCAM WARNING🚨 We've received 139 reports about scam text messages relating to the Energy Bills Support Scheme. ✅You DO NOT need to apply for the scheme, or provide any bank details. ✅Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (it's free). #CyberProtect https://t.co

2022-09-30
Retweets: 377 Likes: 0 Engagement: 377

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares event-related updates, such as royal visits and public ceremonies, which may drive engagement. It includes a mix of formal announcements and informal team updates, which can help build a more relatable image. The use of hashtags like #SaintsFC suggests an effort to connect with local sports fans and broader community interests.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 53,648
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @SouthamptonCC reveals an growing Twitter presence with 53,648 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 5.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025