SO53 is a postcode district in Test Valley, South East, covering 864 active and 293 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO53 (17%) is characterised by a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (14%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO53 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO53 are around £432k, down 0.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO53 at 152 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 43 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 SO53 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SO53 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO53 postcode area.
19,950
43
£ 57,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SO53 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £432k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Chandler's Ford Infant School
Merdon Junior School
Fryern Junior School
Fryern Infant School
Hiltingbury Infant School
Hiltingbury Junior School
Scantabout Primary School
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- 3d HEALTH & FITNESS
- Chandler's Ford Central Club
- Chandlers Ford Snooker Club
- HALFWAY INN
- KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- JOSIE'S CHANDLERS FORD LIMITED
- ARAMARK @ B&Q HEADQUARTERS
- Aramark at Draper Tools
- Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch
- Baxterstorey Ltd @ CISCO
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- ALDI STORES LTD
- ASDA STORES LIMITED
- CAMPUS & CO
- CO-OP
- TESCO EXPRESS
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- ADORE
- Bengal Spice
- CANTON HOUSE
- CHINA WOK
- Chip Stop
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- BOOTS UK LTD
- CHARLES BAYNHAM
- DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
- FALKLAND PHARMACY
- HILTINGBURY STORES
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- VILLAGE HOTEL SOUTHAMPTON EASTLEIGH
- Forty Winks Bed And Breakfast
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