Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

GROVE PLACE, SO16 0AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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 0AP 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 0AP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £490k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 61.8% year-on-year.

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

SO16 0AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Grove Place, 0.6km from Upton in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For serious buyers, SO16 0AP is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, down 61.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0AP 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 0AP. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 480,000

35 sales · Mean £ 468,785

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

SO16 0AP has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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The Cedar School

Good90 pupils1.4 km
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils1.5 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Nursling And Rownhams Social Club1.0 km
  • Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.5 km
  • The Horns Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.7 km
  • The Halfway Hut0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge3.3 km
  • Totton3.5 km
  • Romsey5.0 km