Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

BROWNHILL WAY, SO16 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNHILL WAY, SO16 0AW.

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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 0AW 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 0AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

SO16 0AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brownhill Way, 0.2km from Brownhill, Lower 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, 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0AW 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 0AW. 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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO16 0AW has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School

Good348 pupils0.6 km
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Redbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Compass School

Good35 pupils1.0 km
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Redbridge Community School

Good1048 pupils1.2 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils1.2 km
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The Cedar School

Good90 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe Revive, Millbrook0.8 km
  • Parthian Climbing Southampton0.8 km
  • The Galley0.5 km
  • The Snug@Fleek0.9 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Roberto's Pizza0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lisa's Lovelies0.9 km
  • Food Barn0.9 km
  • B And Q0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Saints0.5 km
  • Walnut Tree Farm0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge1.5 km
  • Totton1.9 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Holy Family School0.3 km
  • Holy Family School0.3 km
  • Adanac Health Campus0.3 km
  • Adanac Health Campus0.3 km
  • Adanac Park0.3 km