Is SO97 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SO97 are higher than average, at 1491 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of SO97?

The population for the SO97 area is approximately 427 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Eastleigh, South East

SO97 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO97 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

427

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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10/10

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4/10

workEmployment

9/10

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8/10

paymentsAffluence

5/10

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6/10

homeHome Ownership

1/10

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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in SO97 — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SO97 is a postcode district in Eastleigh, South East, covering 15 active and 4 retired postcodes.

The majority of SO97 (100% of postcodes) consists of a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families.

Safety: Crime runs above average across SO97 at 1491 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, SO97 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO97 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 / British85.3%

Asian / British Asian4.0%

Black / African / Caribbean3.3%

Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

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 offences222

Other theft78

Public order61

Criminal damage and arson58

Vehicle crime46