Is SO24 0BL a safe place to live?

Yes, SO24 0BL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SO24 0BL?

The average property price in SO24 0BL is currently around £690k.

What is the population of SO24 0BL?

The population for the SO24 0BL area is approximately 402 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Hampshire, South East

STATION ROAD, SO24 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, SO24 0BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

402

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO24 0BL 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.

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9/10

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO24 0BL's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £690k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 57.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO24 0BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.2km from Ropley Dean in East Hampshire. Administratively it sits within Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers ward and the East Hampshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SO24 0BL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £690k, up 57.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO24 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00115037 (shared with 15 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 SO24 0BL. 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

White / British96.5%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 845,000

3 sales · Mean £ 778,333

Semi-Detached

£ 530,000

2 sales · Mean £ 530,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO24 0BL 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.

Violence and sexual offences3

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

Other theft1

Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

Ropley CofE Primary School

Good168 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Shop &The T Junction0.0 km
Thai Lounge0.4 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Shell Ropley0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Alton12.0 km
Petersfield14.3 km
Micheldever15.4 km

Bus Stops

Darvill Road0.2 km
Ropley (Mid-Hants Railway)0.2 km
Darvill Road0.2 km
Ropley (Mid-Hants Railway)0.2 km
Ropley (Mid-Hants Railway)0.2 km