SO30 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Pretoria Road, 0.6km from Hedge End in Hedge End. Administratively it sits within Hedge End South ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
For serious buyers, SO30 0BS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 17.8% year-on-year. 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 SO30 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00115374 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRETORIA ROAD, SO30 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRETORIA ROAD, SO30 0BS.
369
49
£ 54,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO30 0BS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO30 0BS's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £347k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £347k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO30 0BS. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
5 sales · Mean £ 336,400
Detached
£ 482,500
1 sales · Mean £ 482,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO30 0BS has low crime rates — 10 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
Kings Copse Primary School
Freegrounds Junior School
Freegrounds Infant School
Shamblehurst Primary School
Wildern School
Kanes Hill Primary School
Hightown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.6 km
- HONG KONG GARDEN0.7 km
- CHINA TOWN0.7 km
- Hedge End Kebabs0.7 km
- J HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- D R FOGG LTD0.7 km
- H J EVERETT0.6 km
- PRIME TIME0.6 km
- R&M SUPPLIES0.7 km
- THE BEAUTY BISTRO0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- THE BARLEYCORN0.7 km
- COOP MICROBAR0.7 km
- Hedge End Club Ltd0.2 km
- Southern Parishes Conservative Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- GREGGS0.7 km
- SPRING TIDES CAFE0.5 km
- THE LONGSHIP CAFE0.7 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.6 km
- KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH - JUNCTION CAFE0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hedge End2.3 km
- Bursledon2.8 km
- Botley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.2 km
- St Johns Church0.2 km
- Alexandra Road0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO300BS · Data under Open Government Licence