SO30 0BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Hedge End 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 0BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO30 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00115371 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO30 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO30 0BL.
299
44
£ 40,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO30 0BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SO30 0BL — age 44, 80% 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 SO30 0BL. The average age is 44.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO30 0BL has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Freegrounds Infant School
Freegrounds Junior School
Shamblehurst Primary School
Wildern School
Kings Copse Primary School
Berrywood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.2 km
- KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH - JUNCTION CAFE0.9 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- COSTA COFFEE @ NEXT0.8 km
- GREGGS0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- CO-OP0.1 km
- THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP0.9 km
- SAINSBURY'S1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.1 km
- HONG KONG GARDEN0.1 km
- Mr PIZZA0.1 km
- WOK HARD0.1 km
- CHINA TOWN0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & Q WAREHOUSE0.9 km
- CIGGYJUICE LTD0.0 km
- HEDGE END POST OFFICE0.1 km
- ARGOS LTD1.0 km
- Next Retail Plc0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- COOP MICROBAR0.1 km
- Hedge End Club Ltd0.5 km
- THE BARLEYCORN0.0 km
- THE BERRY THEATRE0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hedge End1.7 km
- Botley3.1 km
- Bursledon3.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Barleycorn0.1 km
- The Barleycorn0.1 km
- Village Centre0.1 km
- Village Centre0.1 km
- Hedge End Village Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO300BL · Data under Open Government Licence