SO24 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Gascoigne Lane, 0.4km from Ropley in East Hampshire. Administratively it sits within Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 44.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO24 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00115039 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GASCOIGNE LANE, SO24 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GASCOIGNE LANE, SO24 0BU.
393
40
£ 66,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO24 0BU 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.
Area Character
SO24 0BU is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 44.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO24 0BU. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 396,500
2 sales · Mean £ 396,500
Flat
£ 137,500
1 sales · Mean £ 137,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO24 0BU has low crime rates — 5 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.
school Local Schools
Ropley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ropley Sports Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Courtyard Post Office & Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton10.8 km
- Petersfield13.3 km
- Liss14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rowdell Cottages0.1 km
- Dunsells Close0.4 km
- Village Hall0.4 km
- Village Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO240BU · Data under Open Government Licence