Postcode Analysis Eastleigh, South East

WATERBEECH DRIVE, SO30 4SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERBEECH DRIVE, SO30 4SG.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

SO30 4SG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SO30 4SG is a sought-after residential area on Waterbeech Drive, 0.2km from Wildern in Hedge End. Administratively it sits within Hedge End North ward and the Eastleigh constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO30, SO30 4SG offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO30 4SG are sourced from Output Area E00115389 (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 4SG. The average age is 40.1. 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 Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 326,000

3 sales · Mean £ 365,333

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

SO30 4SG has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime7
Public order6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Shamblehurst Primary School

Good481 pupils0.2 km
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Wildern School

Requires Improvement1955 pupils0.2 km
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Berrywood Primary School

Good624 pupils0.5 km
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Wellstead Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Freegrounds Junior School

Good362 pupils1.0 km
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Freegrounds Infant School

Good247 pupils1.0 km
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Deer Park School

124 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • D R FOGG LTD0.8 km
  • H J EVERETT0.9 km
  • PRIME TIME0.9 km
  • R&M SUPPLIES0.8 km
  • THE JANICE BARFOOT CAKE & SUGARCRAFT CENTRE0.9 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • BOTLEIGH GRANGE HOTEL AND SPA0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • THE BARLEYCORN0.8 km
  • THE BERRY THEATRE0.2 km
  • HEDGE END BOWLING CLUB0.9 km
  • COOP MICROBAR0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • CHINA TOWN0.8 km
  • Hedge End Kebabs0.8 km
  • J HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS0.8 km
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.9 km
  • HONG KONG GARDEN0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • BURGER KING0.9 km
  • Monsoon0.6 km
  • COSTA COFFEE @ NEXT1.0 km
  • GREGGS0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.9 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.9 km
  • ALDI STORES LIMITED0.8 km
  • CO-OP0.8 km
  • THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hedge End0.8 km
  • Botley3.0 km
  • Bursledon4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Locke Road0.1 km
  • Locke Road0.1 km
  • Westward Road0.2 km
  • Missenden Acres0.2 km
  • Westward Road0.2 km