Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

GROVE PLACE, SO16 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE PLACE, SO16 0AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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 0AL 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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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 78% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, SO16 0AL is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.

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

SO16 0AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Grove Place, 0.7km from Upton in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0AL 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 0AL. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 267,500

14 sales · Mean £ 271,410

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SO16 0AL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Halfway Hut0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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