SO16 0TL is a sought-after residential area on Blake Close, 0.3km 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 0TL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k, up 44.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0TL are sourced from Output Area E00117745 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAKE CLOSE, SO16 0TL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKE CLOSE, SO16 0TL.
255
53
£ 61,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO16 0TL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO16 0TL combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 44.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0TL. The average age is 53.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 584,000
4 sales · Mean £ 567,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO16 0TL has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
Nursling Church of England Primary School
The Cedar School
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.2 km
- Balmoral Inn0.4 km
- Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
- The Four Horseshoes0.6 km
- The Horns Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Parthian Climbing Southampton0.7 km
- Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.6 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd1.0 km
- The Halfway Hut0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lucky Eight0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge3.0 km
- Totton3.3 km
- Millbrook (Hants)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Balmoral Way0.3 km
- Balmoral Way0.3 km
- West Ways Close - Sch Only0.3 km
- Betteridge Drive0.4 km
- Betteridge Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160TL · Data under Open Government Licence