SO16 0XH is a safe, established residential area on Nursling Street, 0.1km 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 0XH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 18.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0XH are sourced from Output Area E00117734 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NURSLING STREET, SO16 0XH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSLING STREET, SO16 0XH.
609
36
£ 61,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO16 0XH 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
SO16 0XH is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0XH. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 347,500
4 sales · Mean £ 371,250
Terraced
£ 271,500
8 sales · Mean £ 260,437
Flat
£ 205,000
2 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Detached
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO16 0XH has low crime rates — 47 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
Compass School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.0 km
- Balmoral Inn0.3 km
- Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Four Horseshoes0.7 km
- The Horns Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Parthian Climbing Southampton0.6 km
- Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.8 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.9 km
- The Halfway Hut0.8 km
- Lordshill Community Association1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lucky Eight0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge2.8 km
- Totton3.2 km
- Millbrook (Hants)4.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Ways Close - Sch Only0.2 km
- The Balmoral0.3 km
- The Balmoral0.3 km
- Balmoral Way0.3 km
- Balmoral Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160XH · Data under Open Government Licence