Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

LUKIN DRIVE, SO16 0TN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUKIN DRIVE, SO16 0TN.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO16 0TN 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SO16 0TN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £357k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £357k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 23.9% year-on-year.

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

SO16 0TN is a sought-after residential area on Lukin Drive, 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 0TN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 23.9% 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 0TN are sourced from Output Area E00117745 (shared with 8 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 0TN. 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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

7 sales · Mean £ 383,142

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

SO16 0TN has low crime rates — 44 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.

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences27
Other theft7
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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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 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 Inn0.5 km
  • Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.5 km
  • The Horns Inn0.3 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge3.0 km
  • Totton3.3 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Balmoral Way0.3 km
  • Balmoral Way0.4 km
  • West Ways Close - Sch Only0.4 km
  • Betteridge Drive0.4 km
  • Betteridge Drive0.4 km