SO18 3JY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kennet Close, 0.6km from Townhill Park in West End (Eastleigh). Administratively it sits within West End South ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, down 26.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO18 3JY are sourced from Output Area E00115469 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENNET CLOSE, SO18 3JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENNET CLOSE, SO18 3JY.
215
50
£ 48,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO18 3JY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 50, SO18 3JY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO18 3JY. The average age is 49.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
9 sales · Mean £ 135,055
Terraced
£ 219,500
14 sales · Mean £ 227,407
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO18 3JY has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Townhill Junior School
Townhill Infant School
Moorlands Primary School
Bitterne Park School
Harefield Primary School
Mansbridge Primary School
Woodlands Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE MASTER BUILDER0.5 km
- TWO BROTHERS0.1 km
- The White Swan0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Haskins Garden Centre0.7 km
- Licenced to Grill0.8 km
- JEWELS0.1 km
- Cupcake Toppers Ltd0.7 km
- APPLEGREEN SERVICE STATION + SUBWAY0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Atlantic Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Shanghai Garden0.9 km
- CHIP STOP0.1 km
- HONG KONG CHEF0.1 km
- Star House0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Leons Fruit and Veg0.4 km
- LLOYDS CHEMIST0.1 km
- SAI Arrow News0.9 km
- Londis0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swaythling2.0 km
- Southampton Airport Parkway2.2 km
- Bitterne2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chartwell Green Shops0.1 km
- Chartwell Green Shops0.1 km
- Allington Lane Roundabout0.2 km
- Allington Lane Roundabout0.2 km
- Romill Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO183JY · Data under Open Government Licence