Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SHEPHERDS WAY, SO16 0TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS WAY, SO16 0TJ.

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

342

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO16 0TJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SO16 0TJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £462k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SO16 0TJ is a safe, established residential area on Shepherds Way, 0.3km from Nursling in Rownhams and Nursling. Administratively it sits within Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO16, SO16 0TJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, up 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0TJ are sourced from Output Area E00117736 (shared with 28 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 0TJ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

6 sales · Mean £ 444,666

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

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

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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The Cedar School

Good90 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils0.8 km
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils0.9 km
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School

Good326 pupils1.0 km
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Fairisle Junior School

Good393 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Nursling And Rownhams Social Club0.2 km
  • Balmoral Inn0.5 km
  • Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.5 km
  • The Horns Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parthian Climbing Southampton0.6 km
  • Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.7 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • The Halfway Hut0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge2.9 km
  • Totton3.2 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • West Ways Close - Sch Only0.4 km
  • Balmoral Way0.4 km
  • Balmoral Way0.4 km
  • The Balmoral0.5 km
  • The Balmoral0.5 km