Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO16 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO16 0AD.

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Population

493

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO16 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SO16 0AD is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SO16 0AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.1km from Lee in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Romsey Cupernham ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00117880 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0AD. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

SO16 0AD has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Four Horseshoes1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge3.4 km
  • Totton3.5 km
  • Romsey4.9 km