Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

BLAKE CLOSE, SO16 0TL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKE CLOSE, SO16 0TL.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO16 0TL 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO16 0TL combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 44.4% year-on-year.

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

SO16 0TL is a sought-after residential area on Blake Close, 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 0TL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k, up 44.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO16 0TL are sourced from Output Area E00117745 (shared with 8 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 0TL. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 584,000

4 sales · Mean £ 567,000

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

SO16 0TL has low crime rates — 38 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 offences27
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3

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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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School

Good321 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Requires Improvement764 pupils0.8 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 Inn0.4 km
  • Romsey Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
  • The Four Horseshoes0.6 km
  • The Horns Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parthian Climbing Southampton0.7 km
  • Regal Catering Ltd At Romsey Golf Club0.6 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd1.0 km
  • The Halfway Hut0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lucky Eight0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redbridge3.0 km
  • Totton3.3 km
  • Millbrook (Hants)4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Balmoral Way0.3 km
  • Balmoral Way0.3 km
  • West Ways Close - Sch Only0.3 km
  • Betteridge Drive0.4 km
  • Betteridge Drive0.4 km