SO30 0GB is a sought-after residential area on Spring Gardens, 0.5km 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 0GB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 98% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 21.1% 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 0GB are sourced from Output Area E00115362 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING GARDENS, SO30 0GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, SO30 0GB.
280
51
£ 54,000 /yr
43%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO30 0GB's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £252k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 21.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO30 0GB. The average age is 51.1. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 286,250
2 sales · Mean £ 286,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO30 0GB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Freegrounds Junior School
Freegrounds Infant School
Kings Copse Primary School
Shamblehurst Primary School
Wildern School
Berrywood Primary School
Deer Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.6 km
- GREGGS0.5 km
- SPRING TIDES CAFE0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- CO-OP0.5 km
- THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.6 km
- HONG KONG GARDEN0.4 km
- Mr PIZZA0.6 km
- WOK HARD0.5 km
- CHINA TOWN0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- CIGGYJUICE LTD0.5 km
- HEDGE END POST OFFICE0.6 km
- D R FOGG LTD0.5 km
- H J EVERETT0.6 km
- PRIME TIME0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- COOP MICROBAR0.5 km
- Hedge End Club Ltd0.7 km
- THE BARLEYCORN0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hedge End1.8 km
- Botley2.7 km
- Bursledon3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mapleton Road0.1 km
- Mapleton Road0.1 km
- Sherborne Way0.3 km
- Sherborne Way0.3 km
- Cortina Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO300GB · Data under Open Government Licence