SO30 is a postcode district in Eastleigh, South East, covering 751 active and 306 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO30 (17%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (14%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO30 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO30 are around £410k, up 18.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO30 at 204 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 42 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 SO30 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SO30 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO30 postcode area.
25,608
42
£ 52,180 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SO30 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% 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 £410k. Property prices are trending up 18.1% year-on-year.
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
Deer Park School
Freegrounds Infant School
Shamblehurst Primary School
Freegrounds Junior School
Kings Copse Primary School
Berrywood Primary School
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Saint James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL AND SPA
- EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN
- HILTON AT THE AGEAS BOWL
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Railway Inn
- BOTLEY BREWERY & HIDDEN TAP
- COOP MICROBAR
- HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB
- Hedge End Club Ltd
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- DK Bubble Tea
- PITCHSIDE CAFE, DEER PARK SCHOOL
- Vera's (Salvation Army)
- 1086 WINE BAR AND CHARCUTERIE
- All Saints Chuch/Cafe Chat
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- THE CODFATHER
- THE PEONY
- West End Kebab & Pizza Place
- WEST END TANDOOR
- WOK HARD
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- THE HIDDEN BUTCHER
- THE JANICE BARFOOT CAKE & SUGARCRAFT CENTRE
- TK Maxx
- WEST END P O STORES
- Wickes
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- ASDA
- CO-OP
- CO-OP and Post Office
- CO-OPERATIVE
- LIDL
- + 5 more
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