SO16 0XE is a safe, established residential area on Mill Close, 0.2km from Nursling in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.
For families considering a move, SO16 0XE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% 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 £363k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0XE are sourced from Output Area E00117734 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL CLOSE, SO16 0XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL CLOSE, SO16 0XE.
609
36
£ 61,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO16 0XE 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO16 0XE's 62% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £363k 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 0XE. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 363,500
2 sales · Mean £ 363,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO16 0XE 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
The Cedar School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Junior School
Sinclair Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.1 km
- Balmoral Inn0.4 km
- Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.7 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 Club0.7 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.9 km
- The Halfway Hut0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lucky Eight0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge2.9 km
- Totton3.3 km
- Millbrook (Hants)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- West Ways Close - Sch Only0.3 km
- Balmoral Way0.3 km
- Balmoral Way0.3 km
- The Balmoral0.4 km
- The Balmoral0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160XE · Data under Open Government Licence