SO30 0GR is a sought-after residential area on Valerian Road, 0.4km 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 0GR offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 11.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO30 0GR are sourced from Output Area E00115363 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALERIAN ROAD, SO30 0GR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALERIAN ROAD, SO30 0GR.
318
40
£ 40,000 /yr
58%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO30 0GR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO30 0GR. The average age is 39.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
14 sales · Mean £ 314,535
Terraced
£ 296,500
4 sales · Mean £ 287,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO30 0GR has low crime rates — 24 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 COFFEE0.5 km
- GREGGS0.4 km
- SPRING TIDES CAFE0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OP0.4 km
- THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.4 km
- HONG KONG GARDEN0.3 km
- Mr PIZZA0.4 km
- WOK HARD0.4 km
- CHINA TOWN0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- CIGGYJUICE LTD0.4 km
- HEDGE END POST OFFICE0.4 km
- D R FOGG LTD0.4 km
- H J EVERETT0.4 km
- PRIME TIME0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- COOP MICROBAR0.4 km
- Hedge End Club Ltd0.7 km
- THE BARLEYCORN0.3 km
- THE BERRY THEATRE1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL AND SPA1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hedge End1.7 km
- Botley2.8 km
- Bursledon3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sherborne Way0.2 km
- Mapleton Road0.2 km
- Sherborne Way0.2 km
- Mapleton Road0.2 km
- Poplar Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO300GR · Data under Open Government Licence