SO16 0AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Grove Place, 0.8km from Upton in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00117746 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE PLACE, SO16 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE PLACE, SO16 0AN.
342
59
£ 61,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO16 0AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 78% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, SO16 0AN is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0AN. The average age is 59.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
Flat
£ 281,250
6 sales · Mean £ 290,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SO16 0AN has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nursling Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.9 km
- The Halfway Hut0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- The Four Horseshoes0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge3.4 km
- Totton3.5 km
- Romsey4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160AN · Data under Open Government Licence