Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO16 0WD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO16 0WD.

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

255

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO16 0WD's 55% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SO16 0WD is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Nursling in Rownhams and Nursling. 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, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0WD are sourced from Output Area E00117733 (shared with 14 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 0WD. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

SO16 0WD 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.

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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The Cedar School

Good90 pupils0.5 km
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils0.6 km
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Fairisle Junior School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School

Good326 pupils0.8 km
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Sinclair Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding236 pupils1.3 km
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Compass School

Good35 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.2 km
  • Balmoral Inn0.2 km
  • Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.9 km
  • The Horns Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parthian Climbing Southampton0.8 km
  • Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.7 km
  • The Halfway Hut0.7 km
  • Lordshill Community Association0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge3.0 km
  • Totton3.4 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Ways Close - Sch Only0.0 km
  • Nutshalling Avenue - sch stop0.1 km
  • The Balmoral0.2 km
  • The Balmoral0.2 km
  • Balmoral Way0.2 km