SO32 2RS is a sought-after residential area on Rowan Close, 0.7km from Hill Grove in Swanmore. Administratively it sits within Central Meon Valley ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO32, SO32 2RS 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. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k. 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 2RS are sourced from Output Area E00118257 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWAN CLOSE, SO32 2RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN CLOSE, SO32 2RS.
415
45
£ 59,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 2RS 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 2RS combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£492k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO32 2RS. The average age is 44.5. 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 & 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
Detached
£ 492,500
1 sales · Mean £ 492,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 2RS has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School
Swanmore College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brickmakers0.5 km
- The Rising Sun0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Barnaby's0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Hunters Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley6.2 km
- Hedge End8.4 km
- Swanwick9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Spring Lane0.2 km
- Spring Lane0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.3 km
- Glendale0.3 km
- Recreation Ground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO322RS · Data under Open Government Licence