SO53 1FJ 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 1FJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £865k. 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 1FJ are sourced from Output Area E00115403 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, SO53 1FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, SO53 1FJ.
367
48
£ 68,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO53 1FJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO53 1FJ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£865k 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 1FJ. The average age is 48.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 865,000
1 sales · Mean £ 865,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO53 1FJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Hiltingbury Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- DAY LEWIS PHARMACY1.0 km
- HILTINGBURY STORES0.5 km
- JUST ROLLS LTD0.4 km
- PureSk1n0.6 km
- SARAH HUSE BEAUTY0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- WAFFLES & CREAM0.4 km
- BAY LEAVES LARDER0.9 km
- CLAY GARDEN0.5 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.5 km
- Masala Lounge0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD0.6 km
- THE KING RUFUS0.3 km
- HALFWAY INN0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WAITROSE0.6 km
- CO-OP0.5 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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford1.3 km
- Eastleigh3.0 km
- Shawford4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Peverells Wood Avenue0.3 km
- Kendal Close0.3 km
- Kendal Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO531FJ · Data under Open Government Licence