Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

PADDOCK FIELD, SO20 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDOCK FIELD, SO20 6AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

245

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 62,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO20 6AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, SO20 6AU is established retirement territory. With £1.2M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO20 6AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Paddock Field, 0.3km from Chilbolton in Chilbolton. Administratively it sits within Harewood ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO20, SO20 6AU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for SO20 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00117706 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO20 6AU. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,007,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,007,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SO20 6AU has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Wherwell Primary School

Good137 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Abbots Mitre0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chilbolton Village Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover7.2 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)11.2 km
  • Micheldever12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Church of St Mary The Less0.1 km
  • Church of St Mary The Less0.2 km
  • Abbots Mitre0.3 km
  • Abbots Mitre0.3 km
  • Drove Raod0.5 km