SO30 0AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Dodwell in Hedge End. Administratively it sits within Hedge End South ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO30, SO30 0AE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SO30 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00115365 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO30 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO30 0AE.
309
50
£ 54,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO30 0AE combines high owner-occupation (93%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO30 0AE. 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 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)
SO30 0AE has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Copse Primary School
Freegrounds Infant School
Freegrounds Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hedge End Club Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- SPRING TIDES CAFE0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- PRIME TIME1.0 km
- THE BEAUTY BISTRO0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bursledon2.4 km
- Hedge End2.7 km
- Botley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sherwood Avenue0.1 km
- Upper St Helens Road0.2 km
- Sherwood Avenue0.2 km
- Stockholm Drive0.2 km
- Heath House Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO300AE · Data under Open Government Licence