SO24 0BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dene Cottages, 0.2km from Ropley Dean in East Hampshire. Administratively it sits within Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SO24 0BJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO24 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00115037 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENE COTTAGES, SO24 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENE COTTAGES, SO24 0BJ.
402
48
£ 66,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO24 0BJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates SO24 0BJ — age 48, 84% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO24 0BJ. The average age is 48.3. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO24 0BJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ropley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Shop &The T Junction0.3 km
- Thai Lounge0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shell Ropley0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton11.8 km
- Petersfield14.1 km
- Liss15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Darvill Road0.2 km
- Darvill Road0.2 km
- Ropley (Mid-Hants Railway)0.4 km
- Ropley (Mid-Hants Railway)0.4 km
- Ropley (Mid-Hants Railway)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO240BJ · Data under Open Government Licence