SO16 0TE is a safe, established residential area on Wilks Close, 0.4km from Nursling in Rownhams and Nursling. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO16, SO16 0TE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k, down 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0TE are sourced from Output Area E00117736 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILKS CLOSE, SO16 0TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILKS CLOSE, SO16 0TE.
342
39
£ 61,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO16 0TE 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.
Area Character
SO16 0TE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £442k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0TE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 417,500
3 sales · Mean £ 414,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO16 0TE has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nursling Church of England Primary School
The Cedar School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Junior School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Compass School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.4 km
- Balmoral Inn0.6 km
- Walnut Tree Farm0.9 km
- Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- The Four Horseshoes0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Parthian Climbing Southampton0.4 km
- Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.9 km
- Atalian Servest Food Co At Tesco Distribution Centre0.9 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.7 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lucky Eight0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge2.7 km
- Totton3.0 km
- Millbrook (Hants)4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160TE · Data under Open Government Licence