SO16 0XJ is a safe, established residential area on Romsey Road, 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 0XJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0XJ are sourced from Output Area E00117734 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMSEY ROAD, SO16 0XJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMSEY ROAD, SO16 0XJ.
609
36
£ 61,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO16 0XJ 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 0XJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £593k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £593k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0XJ. 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
Detached
£ 593,000
1 sales · Mean £ 593,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO16 0XJ has low crime rates — 32 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
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Junior School
Sinclair Primary and Nursery School
Compass School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.3 km
- Balmoral Inn0.0 km
- Mountbatten1.0 km
- Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- The Four Horseshoes0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Sammy's Cakes and Grill0.9 km
- Parthian Climbing Southampton0.8 km
- Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.9 km
- The Halfway Hut0.9 km
- Lordshill Community Association0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Restaurant1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lucky Eight0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge2.9 km
- Totton3.3 km
- Millbrook (Hants)4.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Balmoral0.0 km
- The Balmoral0.0 km
- Bakers Drove0.2 km
- Nutshalling Avenue - sch stop0.2 km
- West Ways Close - Sch Only0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160XJ · Data under Open Government Licence