Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO16 0AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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

342

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO16 0AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SO16 0AH is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

SO16 0AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the SO16 district of Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, SO16 0AH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00117746 (shared with 51 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 0AH. The average age is 59.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

SO16 0AH has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Four Horseshoes0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • B And Q0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Atalian Servest Food Co At Tesco Distribution Centre0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Totton2.6 km
  • Redbridge2.6 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)4.9 km