Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO20 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO20 6BA.

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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 6BA 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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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SO20 6BA is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £851k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 67.5% year-on-year.

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

SO20 6BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.0km 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 6BA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £851k, down 67.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO20 6BA 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 6BA. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 799,766

10 sales · Mean £ 1,026,953

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

SO20 6BA has low crime rates — 12 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Abbots Mitre0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chilbolton Village Stores0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover7.1 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)11.4 km
  • Grateley12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Mitre0.1 km
  • Abbots Mitre0.1 km
  • Drove Raod0.2 km
  • Drove Road0.3 km
  • Church of St Mary The Less0.3 km