Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO16 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO16 0AR.

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Population

609

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO16 0AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 36, SO16 0AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SO16 0AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Nursling in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, SO16 0AR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00117734 (shared with 23 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 SO16 0AR. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

SO16 0AR has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences63
Shoplifting39
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order9
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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The Cedar School

Good90 pupils0.1 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils0.2 km
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Fairisle Junior School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils0.4 km
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils0.6 km
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Compass School

Good35 pupils1.1 km
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Sinclair Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding236 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.4 km
  • Balmoral Inn0.3 km
  • Walnut Tree Farm0.9 km
  • Mountbatten0.9 km
  • The Horns Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Sammy's Cakes and Grill0.7 km
  • Parthian Climbing Southampton0.7 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Club0.9 km
  • Lordshill Community Association0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Restaurant0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge2.6 km
  • Totton3.1 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bakers Drove0.1 km
  • Bakers Drove0.1 km
  • Oasis Academy0.3 km
  • The Balmoral0.3 km
  • The Balmoral0.3 km