SO16 0XA is a safe, established residential area on Romsey Road, 0.3km 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0XA are sourced from Output Area E00117733 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMSEY ROAD, SO16 0XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMSEY ROAD, SO16 0XA.
255
40
£ 61,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO16 0XA's 55% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £370k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0XA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 323,500
4 sales · Mean £ 334,250
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO16 0XA has low crime rates — 37 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
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
The Cedar School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Sinclair Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.3 km
- Balmoral Inn0.3 km
- Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
- The Four Horseshoes0.8 km
- The Horns Inn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Parthian Climbing Southampton0.9 km
- Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.6 km
- The Halfway Hut0.6 km
- Lordshill Community Association1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lucky Eight0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge3.1 km
- Totton3.5 km
- Millbrook (Hants)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Balmoral Way0.1 km
- Balmoral Way0.1 km
- West Ways Close - Sch Only0.1 km
- Betteridge Drive0.2 km
- Betteridge Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160XA · Data under Open Government Licence