Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

MERRYGROVE WAY, SO16 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRYGROVE WAY, SO16 0BN.

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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 0BN 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 0BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.

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

SO16 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Merrygrove Way, 0.6km from Nursling 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 3.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0BN 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 0BN. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

11 sales · Mean £ 241,290

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

4 sales · Mean £ 271,250

Detached

£ 355,000

2 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

SO16 0BN has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft9
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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The Cedar School

Good90 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils0.5 km
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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Fairisle Junior School

Good393 pupils0.6 km
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.0 km
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Compass School

Good35 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.6 km
  • The Saints1.0 km
  • Walnut Tree Farm0.5 km
  • Balmoral Inn0.6 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cafe Revive, Millbrook1.0 km
  • Sammy's Cakes and Grill0.8 km
  • Parthian Climbing Southampton0.4 km
  • The Hub Snack Bar1.0 km
  • Lordshill Community Association1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • B And Q0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge2.3 km
  • Totton2.7 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Guernsey Close0.5 km
  • Guernsey Close0.5 km