Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

MINCHIN ROAD, SO51 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINCHIN ROAD, SO51 0BL.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO51 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SO51 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 52.9% year-on-year.

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

SO51 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Minchin Road, 0.5km from Woodley in Romsey. Administratively it sits within Romsey Cupernham ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For serious buyers, SO51 0BL is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% 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 £370k, up 52.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO51 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00182073 (shared with 6 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 0BL. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 302,475

6 sales · Mean £ 307,725

Terraced

£ 360,000

25 sales · Mean £ 341,244

Detached

£ 444,950

3 sales · Mean £ 434,539

Flat

£ 229,950

3 sales · Mean £ 224,966

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO51 0BL has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime9
Public order7
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Cupernham Junior School

Good344 pupils0.6 km
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Cupernham Infant School

Good251 pupils0.6 km
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Romsey Primary School

Good312 pupils1.2 km
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Halterworth Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Richmond Lane Guest House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hunters Inn Limited0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Adore Cafe0.1 km
  • The Kitchen Cafe0.9 km
  • I Wanna Be...Role Play Village Ltd0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.2 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dawat0.1 km
  • Gramo Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • Jade House0.4 km
  • Seafare Two1.0 km
  • The Spice Of Romsey1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • T And M Stores1.0 km
  • Lemon And Jinja0.9 km
  • The Brazen Butchers Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey1.7 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge6.0 km
  • Chandlers Ford6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Woodley Lane0.1 km
  • Woodley Lane0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Hodinott Close0.2 km