SO30 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Rustan Close, 0.3km 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 0BQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00115377 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSTAN CLOSE, SO30 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSTAN CLOSE, SO30 0BQ.
300
52
£ 54,000 /yr
50%
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 0BQ combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£340k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £340k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO30 0BQ. The average age is 51.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO30 0BQ has low crime rates — 31 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
Kings Copse Primary School
Shamblehurst Primary School
Wildern School
Berrywood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Southern Parishes Conservative Club0.9 km
- COOP MICROBAR0.4 km
- Hedge End Club Ltd0.2 km
- THE BARLEYCORN0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.3 km
- KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH - JUNCTION CAFE0.8 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE @ NEXT0.9 km
- GREGGS0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.3 km
- HONG KONG GARDEN0.3 km
- Mr PIZZA0.3 km
- WOK HARD0.3 km
- CHINA TOWN0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- CIGGYJUICE LTD0.3 km
- HEDGE END POST OFFICE0.3 km
- Next Retail Plc0.9 km
- D R FOGG LTD0.3 km
- H J EVERETT0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hedge End1.9 km
- Bursledon3.1 km
- Botley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Hedge End Village Hall0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO300BQ · Data under Open Government Licence