Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

HOME FIELD DRIVE, SO16 0TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOME FIELD DRIVE, SO16 0TH.

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Population

609

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO16 0TH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO16 0TH's 62% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £364k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 20.5% year-on-year.

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

SO16 0TH is a safe, established residential area on Home Field Drive, 0.4km from Nursling 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k, down 20.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0TH are sourced from Output Area E00117734 (shared with 23 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 0TH. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 263,500

9 sales · Mean £ 269,222

Detached

£ 450,000

7 sales · Mean £ 448,357

Semi-Detached

£ 274,000

1 sales · Mean £ 274,000

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

SO16 0TH has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences25
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
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 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils0.9 km
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils0.9 km
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School

Good326 pupils1.1 km
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Fairisle Junior School

Good393 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.3 km
  • Balmoral Inn0.6 km
  • Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.4 km
  • The Horns Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parthian Climbing Southampton0.6 km
  • Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.7 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • The Halfway Hut0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge2.9 km
  • Totton3.2 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Balmoral Way0.4 km
  • Balmoral Way0.4 km
  • West Ways Close - Sch Only0.5 km