SO16 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Adanac Drive, 0.4km from Brownhill, Lower in Rownhams and Nursling. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.
For families considering a move, SO16 0AU represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00190578 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADANAC DRIVE, SO16 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADANAC DRIVE, SO16 0AU.
239
39
£ 61,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO16 0AU 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 39, SO16 0AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO16 0AU. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO16 0AU has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
The Cedar School
Compass School
Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Nursling Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Revive, Millbrook0.8 km
- Parthian Climbing Southampton0.5 km
- The Hub Snack Bar1.0 km
- The Trees Cafe1.0 km
- The Galley0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Roberto's Pizza0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Saints0.6 km
- Walnut Tree Farm0.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lisa's Lovelies1.0 km
- Food Barn0.9 km
- B And Q0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redbridge1.8 km
- Totton2.2 km
- Millbrook (Hants)3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Adanac Park0.0 km
- Adanac Health Campus0.2 km
- Adanac Health Campus0.2 km
- Holy Family School0.5 km
- Holy Family School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO160AU · Data under Open Government Licence