Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO20 6DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

290

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO20 6DP 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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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO20 6DP combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£975k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 26.6% year-on-year.

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

SO20 6DP is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Longstock in Longstock. Administratively it sits within Mid Test ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k, up 26.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO20 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00117713 (shared with 22 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 6DP. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 775,000

4 sales · Mean £ 706,500

Semi-Detached

£ 777,501

2 sales · Mean £ 777,501

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

SO20 6DP has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Peat Spade0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover9.3 km
  • Grateley10.0 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge11.2 km