Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO20 6BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

329

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 62,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO20 6BD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO20 6BD combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£797k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £797k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SO20 6BD is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Chilbolton in Chilbolton. Administratively it sits within Harewood ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, SO20 6BD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £797k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO20 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00117707 (shared with 9 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 6BD. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 797,500

2 sales · Mean £ 797,500

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

SO20 6BD has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Wherwell Primary School

Good137 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Home Guard Club0.9 km
  • The Abbots Mitre0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chilbolton Village Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover6.8 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)11.4 km
  • Grateley12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Mitre0.3 km
  • Abbots Mitre0.3 km
  • Drove Road0.4 km
  • Drove Raod0.4 km
  • Church of St Mary The Less0.5 km