SO24 0AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Malthouse Cottages, 0.5km 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 0AW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO24 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00117999 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTHOUSE COTTAGES, SO24 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTHOUSE COTTAGES, SO24 0AW.
413
50
£ 51,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO24 0AW 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
SO24 0AW is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 0AW. 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
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
Terraced
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO24 0AW 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 Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester13.5 km
- Alton13.8 km
- Micheldever14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Water Lane0.0 km
- Water Lane0.0 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
- Hobbs Close0.3 km
- Village Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO240AW · Data under Open Government Licence