Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

WATLEY CLOSE, SO16 0TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLEY CLOSE, SO16 0TB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO16 0TB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO16 0TB combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£495k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 19.6% year-on-year.

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

SO16 0TB is a safe, established residential area on Watley Close, 0.3km from Nursling in Rownhams and Nursling. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For serious buyers, SO16 0TB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £495k, down 19.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0TB are sourced from Output Area E00117736 (shared with 28 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 0TB. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

7 sales · Mean £ 508,142

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

Crime around SO16 0TB is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting38
Violence and sexual offences35
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils0.3 km
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The Cedar School

Good90 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils0.6 km
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School

Good326 pupils0.8 km
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Fairisle Junior School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.3 km
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Compass School

Good35 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.3 km
  • Balmoral Inn0.5 km
  • Walnut Tree Farm0.8 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.6 km
  • The Horns Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parthian Climbing Southampton0.3 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Co At Tesco Distribution Centre1.0 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.6 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge2.6 km
  • Totton3.0 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Balmoral0.5 km