Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

BRANKSOME CLOSE, SO20 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANKSOME CLOSE, SO20 6AQ.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 62,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO20 6AQ 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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 45, SO20 6AQ 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 up 46.5% year-on-year.

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

SO20 6AQ is a safe, established residential area on Branksome Close, 0.5km from Chilbolton in Chilbolton. Administratively it sits within Harewood 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 — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, up 46.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO20 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00117707 (shared with 9 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 SO20 6AQ. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 308,500

8 sales · Mean £ 322,125

Flat

£ 192,500

8 sales · Mean £ 195,437

Terraced

£ 186,500

2 sales · Mean £ 186,500

Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SO20 6AQ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Abbots Mitre0.6 km
  • The Mayfly1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chilbolton Village Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover7.5 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)11.9 km
  • Grateley12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Garston Mede0.1 km
  • Garston Mede0.1 km
  • Branksome Avenue0.1 km
  • Branksome Avenue0.1 km
  • Coley Lane0.3 km