SO53 1ET is a sought-after residential area on Merdon Avenue, 0.5km from Cuckoo Bushes in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Hiltingbury ward and the Winchester constituency.
For serious buyers, SO53 1ET is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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: Prices average £928k. 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 SO53 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00115422 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERDON AVENUE, SO53 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERDON AVENUE, SO53 1ET.
329
49
£ 68,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO53 1ET 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO53 1ET combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£928k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO53 1ET. The average age is 49.4. 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
Detached
£ 928,000
1 sales · Mean £ 928,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO53 1ET has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merdon Junior School
Chandler's Ford Infant School
Hiltingbury Junior School
Hiltingbury Infant School
Scantabout Primary School
Fryern Junior School
Fryern Infant School
Lakeside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- HALFWAY INN0.6 km
- Monks Brook1.0 km
- KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD0.6 km
- THE KING RUFUS0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- BAY LEAVES LARDER0.6 km
- CLAY GARDEN0.7 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.6 km
- Friendly Fridays0.7 km
- Masala Lounge0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OP0.6 km
- WAITROSE0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.6 km
- Davids Fish Bar0.6 km
- MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- ROCCOS PIZZA0.6 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- DAY LEWIS PHARMACY0.7 km
- HILTINGBURY STORES0.7 km
- JUST ROLLS LTD0.5 km
- LAXMINEWS LTD0.9 km
- PureSk1n0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford1.2 km
- Eastleigh3.3 km
- Shawford4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lakewood Road0.0 km
- Lakewood Road0.0 km
- Tyrrel Road0.3 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO531ET · Data under Open Government Licence