SO30 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Bursledon Road, 0.9km from Hedge End in Hedge End. Administratively it sits within Hedge End South ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
For serious buyers, SO30 0BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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: Prices average £450k, down 16.3% 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00179077 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURSLEDON ROAD, SO30 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURSLEDON ROAD, SO30 0BU.
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£ 54,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO30 0BU combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO30 0BU. The average age is 43.5. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 395,000
8 sales · Mean £ 409,437
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO30 0BU 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
Hightown Primary School
Kanes Hill Primary School
Shamblehurst Primary School
Wildern School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.8 km
- HONG KONG GARDEN0.9 km
- Mr PIZZA0.8 km
- WOK HARD0.9 km
- CHINA TOWN0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- CIGGYJUICE LTD0.9 km
- HEDGE END POST OFFICE0.8 km
- D R FOGG LTD0.9 km
- H J EVERETT0.8 km
- PRIME TIME0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- COOP MICROBAR0.9 km
- Hedge End Club Ltd0.4 km
- Southern Parishes Conservative Club0.8 km
- THE BARLEYCORN0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- GREGGS0.9 km
- SPRING TIDES CAFE0.7 km
- THE LONGSHIP CAFE0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
- KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH - JUNCTION CAFE0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- CO-OP0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hedge End2.5 km
- Bursledon2.6 km
- Botley3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Stockholm Drive0.2 km
- Foord Road0.2 km
- Foord Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO300BU · Data under Open Government Licence