SO21 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Ash Close, 0.4km from Colden Common in Colden Common. Administratively it sits within Colden Common and Twyford ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO21 1AL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £309k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00118014 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH CLOSE, SO21 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH CLOSE, SO21 1AL.
279
48
£ 57,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO21 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, SO21 1AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO21 1AL. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 369,500
2 sales · Mean £ 369,500
Terraced
£ 266,500
2 sales · Mean £ 266,500
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO21 1AL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Colden Common Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Mayflower0.3 km
- Golden Kebab1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Colden Common Community Centre0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shawford3.0 km
- Eastleigh3.8 km
- Chandlers Ford4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Avondale Park Homes0.3 km
- Main Road0.3 km
- Avondale Park Homes0.3 km
- Surgery0.3 km
- Main Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO211AL · Data under Open Government Licence