Is SO30 0DR a safe place to live?

Yes, SO30 0DR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SO30 0DR?

The average property price in SO30 0DR is currently around £557k.

What is the population of SO30 0DR?

The population for the SO30 0DR area is approximately 342 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Eastleigh, South East

FOORD ROAD, SO30 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOORD ROAD, SO30 0DR.

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

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Population

342

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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6/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

SO30 0DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £557k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £557k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SO30 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Foord Road, 0.8km from Netley Common 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 0DR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £557k. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00179077 (shared with 18 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 SO30 0DR. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%

Asian / British Asian4.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

5 sales · Mean £ 437,500

Flat

£ 348,000

1 sales · Mean £ 348,000

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

SO30 0DR has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21

Other theft5

Possession of weapons3

Criminal damage and arson2

Public order2

school Local Schools

Kings Copse Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km

Hightown Primary School

Good178 pupils1.1 km

Kanes Hill Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km

Freegrounds Infant School

Good247 pupils1.4 km

Freegrounds Junior School

Good362 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Hedge End Club Ltd0.6 km
Southern Parishes Conservative Club0.5 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

SPRING TIDES CAFE0.9 km
THE LONGSHIP CAFE0.8 km
KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH - JUNCTION CAFE0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

THE BEAUTY BISTRO0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bursledon2.6 km
Hedge End2.7 km
Sholing3.8 km

Bus Stops

Foord Road0.0 km
Foord Road0.1 km
Foord Road0.3 km
Foord Road0.3 km
St Johns Church0.3 km