SO30 0FW is a sought-after residential area on Kings Copse Avenue, 0.9km from Hedge End in Hedge End. Administratively it sits within Hedge End South ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO30, SO30 0FW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO30 0FW are sourced from Output Area E00115369 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS COPSE AVENUE, SO30 0FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS COPSE AVENUE, SO30 0FW.
164
48
£ 40,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SO30 0FW is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO30 0FW. The average age is 48.0. 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: 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO30 0FW 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
Freegrounds Infant School
Freegrounds Junior School
Berrywood Primary School
Kings Copse Primary School
Wildern School
Shamblehurst Primary School
Deer Park School
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB0.5 km
- THE BARLEYCORN0.8 km
- COOP MICROBAR0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.9 km
- HONG KONG GARDEN0.7 km
- CHINA TOWN0.8 km
- Hedge End Kebabs0.8 km
- J HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- GREGGS0.8 km
- SPRING TIDES CAFE0.9 km
- HILLIER GARDEN CENTRE0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OP0.8 km
- THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP0.2 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- D R FOGG LTD0.9 km
- H J EVERETT0.9 km
- PRIME TIME0.9 km
- R&M SUPPLIES0.9 km
- THE JANICE BARFOOT CAKE & SUGARCRAFT CENTRE0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL AND SPA0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hedge End1.5 km
- Botley2.3 km
- Bursledon3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tripps End0.1 km
- Tripps End0.1 km
- Hawthorn Close0.1 km
- Hawthorn Close0.1 km
- Maypole0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SO300FW · Data under Open Government Licence