Is SO97 4AE a safe place to live?

Yes, SO97 4AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SO97 4AE?

The population for the SO97 4AE area is approximately 427 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Eastleigh, South East

SO97 4AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO97 4AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

427

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10

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8/10

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4/10

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8/10

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7/10

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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

With 50% social renting, SO97 4AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO97 4AE is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Swaythling in Eastleigh. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Eastleigh South ward and the Eastleigh constituency.

Within the SO97 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO97 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00187861 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO97 4AE. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%

Asian / British Asian4.0%

Black / African / Caribbean3.3%

Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO97 4AE has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8

Drugs4

Vehicle crime4

Public order1

Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

Mansbridge Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km

Stoneham Park Primary Academy

Good69 pupils1.2 km

Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

Good992 pupils1.5 km

Cherbourg Primary School

Good389 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby

COSTA COFFEE (AIRSIDE) - HISTORIC0.4 km
ESS DEFENCE, GOVERNMENT & ENERGY0.4 km
EUREST c/o ROYAL MAIL0.0 km
LAKESIDE CAFE0.8 km
COSTA COFFEE - SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT0.4 km
+ 2 more

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Lakeside Railway0.8 km
WHSmith - Southampton Airport0.4 km
World Duty Free (A Dufry Company)0.4 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Premier Inn0.2 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Pumpkin0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Southampton Airport Parkway0.3 km
Swaythling1.3 km
Eastleigh2.4 km

Bus Stops

Post Office Centre0.1 km
Airport Parkway0.2 km
Airport Parkway0.2 km
Southampton Airport0.2 km
Southampton Airport0.2 km