Postcode Analysis Eastleigh, South East

HOBB LANE, SO30 0GQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOBB LANE, SO30 0GQ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO30 0GQ 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO30 0GQ combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£532k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 40.5% year-on-year.

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

SO30 0GQ is a sought-after residential area on Hobb Lane, 0.8km from Hedge End in Hedge End. Administratively it sits within Botley ward and the Eastleigh constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO30, SO30 0GQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £532k, up 40.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO30 0GQ are sourced from Output Area E00115155 (shared with 11 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 0GQ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 557,500

10 sales · Mean £ 556,300

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

SO30 0GQ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences28
Other theft9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Freegrounds Infant School

Good247 pupils0.3 km
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Freegrounds Junior School

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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Kings Copse Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Shamblehurst Primary School

Good481 pupils1.3 km
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Wildern School

Requires Improvement1955 pupils1.3 km
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Berrywood Primary School

Good624 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.8 km
  • HONG KONG GARDEN0.7 km
  • CHINA TOWN0.7 km
  • Hedge End Kebabs0.8 km
  • J HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • D R FOGG LTD0.8 km
  • H J EVERETT0.8 km
  • PRIME TIME0.8 km
  • R&M SUPPLIES0.8 km
  • THE JANICE BARFOOT CAKE & SUGARCRAFT CENTRE0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • THE BARLEYCORN0.7 km
  • COOP MICROBAR0.8 km
  • Hedge End Club Ltd0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • GREGGS0.8 km
  • SPRING TIDES CAFE0.7 km
  • COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • CO-OP0.7 km
  • THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hedge End2.0 km
  • Botley2.6 km
  • Bursledon3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mapleton Road0.1 km
  • Mapleton Road0.2 km
  • Cortina Way0.2 km
  • Sovereign Drive0.2 km
  • Sovereign Drive0.2 km