SO53 1FF is a sought-after residential area on Kingsway Gardens, 0.7km from Hiltingbury in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Hiltingbury ward and the Winchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO53, SO53 1FF offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k, down 33.6% year-on-year. 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 1FF are sourced from Output Area E00115411 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY GARDENS, SO53 1FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY GARDENS, SO53 1FF.
336
44
£ 68,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO53 1FF 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 1FF combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 33.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO53 1FF. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 470,000
8 sales · Mean £ 491,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO53 1FF has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Thornden School
Lakeside School
Merdon Junior School
Scantabout Primary School
Fryern Junior School
Fryern Infant School
Chandler's Ford Infant School
Hiltingbury Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- HILTINGBURY STORES0.2 km
- JUST ROLLS LTD0.7 km
- PureSk1n0.7 km
- SARAH HUSE BEAUTY1.0 km
- SHELL0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- WAFFLES & CREAM0.7 km
- CLAY GARDEN0.3 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
- Masala Lounge0.7 km
- Sunrise Balti0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD0.9 km
- THE KING RUFUS0.5 km
- HALFWAY INN0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WAITROSE0.8 km
- CO-OP0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.9 km
- Davids Fish Bar0.9 km
- MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- ROCCOS PIZZA0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford1.6 km
- Eastleigh3.1 km
- Shawford4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway Gardens0.2 km
- Thornden School0.2 km
- Kingsway Shops0.2 km
- Kingsway Shops0.2 km
- Thornden School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO531FF · Data under Open Government Licence