SO16 0XL is a safe, established residential area on Toogoods Way, 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 0XL 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0XL are sourced from Output Area E00117734 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOOGOODS WAY, SO16 0XL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOOGOODS WAY, SO16 0XL.
609
36
£ 61,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO16 0XL 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 0XL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £510k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0XL. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 490,000
9 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO16 0XL has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Cedar School
Nursling Church of England Primary 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 Club0.3 km
- Balmoral Inn0.1 km
- Mountbatten0.9 km
- The Four Horseshoes1.0 km
- The Horns Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Sammy's Cakes and Grill0.8 km
- Parthian Climbing Southampton0.7 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.9 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Club1.0 km
- Lordshill Community Association0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Restaurant0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lucky Eight0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge2.8 km
- Totton3.2 km
- Millbrook (Hants)4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bakers Drove0.1 km
- The Balmoral0.2 km
- The Balmoral0.2 km
- Bakers Drove0.2 km
- Nutshalling Avenue - sch stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160XL · Data under Open Government Licence