SO32 2EQ is a well-regarded residential area on Orchard Close, 0.5km from Boorley Green in Botley. Administratively it sits within Botley ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO32, SO32 2EQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 SO32 2EQ are sourced from Output Area E00188551 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, SO32 2EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, SO32 2EQ.
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34
£ 65,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 2EQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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, SO32 2EQ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£355k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £355k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO32 2EQ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
1 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO32 2EQ is moderate at 69 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.
school Local Schools
Boorley Park
Deer Park School
Berrywood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- MACDONALD BOTLEY PARK0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- PEARTREE INN0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hedge End1.4 km
- Botley1.9 km
- Bursledon5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oatlands Road - del nov230.1 km
- Oatlands Road - del nov230.1 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- Oatlands Close0.2 km
- Oatlands Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO322EQ · Data under Open Government Licence