SO24 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ship Hill Cottages, 0.1km from Bishop's Sutton in Bishop's Sutton. Administratively it sits within Upper Meon Valley ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, SO24 0AQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for SO24 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00117999 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIP HILL COTTAGES, SO24 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIP HILL COTTAGES, SO24 0AQ.
413
50
£ 51,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO24 0AQ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO24 0AQ's 69% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO24 0AQ. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO24 0AQ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ship Inn0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester13.1 km
- Alton14.0 km
- Micheldever14.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Ship0.1 km
- The Ship0.1 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
- Water Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO240AQ · Data under Open Government Licence