SO53 1FH is a sought-after residential area on Kingsway, 0.7km from Hiltingbury in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Hiltingbury ward and the Winchester constituency.
For serious buyers, SO53 1FH is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £940k. 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 1FH are sourced from Output Area E00115411 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, SO53 1FH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, SO53 1FH.
336
44
£ 68,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO53 1FH 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 1FH combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£940k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £940k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO53 1FH. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 630,000
6 sales · Mean £ 744,416
Semi-Detached
£ 604,030
2 sales · Mean £ 604,030
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO53 1FH has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merdon Junior School
Scantabout Primary School
Thornden School
Lakeside School
Fryern Junior School
Fryern Infant School
Chandler's Ford Infant School
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- HILTINGBURY STORES0.4 km
- JUST ROLLS LTD0.5 km
- PureSk1n0.6 km
- SARAH HUSE BEAUTY0.8 km
- SHELL0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- WAFFLES & CREAM0.5 km
- BAY LEAVES LARDER1.0 km
- CLAY GARDEN0.4 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.5 km
- Masala Lounge0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD0.7 km
- THE KING RUFUS0.3 km
- HALFWAY INN0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WAITROSE0.6 km
- CO-OP0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.7 km
- Davids Fish Bar0.6 km
- MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- ROCCOS PIZZA0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford1.4 km
- Eastleigh3.0 km
- Shawford4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Peverells Wood Avenue0.3 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
- Kendal Close0.3 km
- Kendal Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO531FH · Data under Open Government Licence