Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

DROVE ROAD, SO20 6BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVE ROAD, SO20 6BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

156

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 62,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO20 6BJ 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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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO20 6BJ's 69% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SO20 6BJ is a safe, established residential area on Drove Road in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Harewood ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, SO20 6BJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO20 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00117709 (shared with 10 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 6BJ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SO20 6BJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover8.6 km
  • Winchester11.5 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)12.0 km