OAK CLOSE, SO51 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

SO51 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Oak Close, 0.4km from Braishfield in Braishfield. Administratively it sits within Ampfield & Braishfield ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For serious buyers, SO51 0BQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 SO51 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00117658 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.