Is SO5 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SO5 are higher than average, at 213 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in SO5?

The average property price in SO5 is currently around £392k.

What is the population of SO5?

The population for the SO5 area is approximately 30,733 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO5 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

30,733

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,479 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10

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7/10

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6/10

workEmployment

9/10

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4/10

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8/10

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7/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO5 spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £392k. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO5 is a postcode district in Test Valley, South East, covering 0 active and 2802 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in SO5 are around £392k, down 1.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO5 at 213 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%

Asian / British Asian4.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2560

Anti-social behaviour699

Shoplifting616

Other theft615

Public order538

school Local Schools

Stoneham Park Primary Academy

Good69 pupils

The Bridge Education Centre

Good0 pupils

Stoke Park Infant School

Good251 pupils

Braishfield Primary School

Good105 pupils

Stoke Park Junior School

Good367 pupils

Chandler's Ford Infant School

Good177 pupils

Merdon Junior School

Good253 pupils

North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils