Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO51 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO51 0AL.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO51 0AL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO51 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO51 0AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Belbins in Timsbury (Test Valley). Administratively it sits within Blackwater ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO51 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00117809 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO51 0AL. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

SO51 0AL has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Lemon And Jinja1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Poppies0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey2.5 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge4.2 km
  • Chandlers Ford8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Yokesford Hill Estate0.3 km