Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

BUTTONS LANE, SO51 6BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTONS LANE, SO51 6BR.

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

295

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO51 6BR 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO51 6BR combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SO51 6BR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Buttons Lane, 0.4km from Wellow, West in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Blackwater ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For serious buyers, SO51 6BR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO51 6BR are sourced from Output Area E00117694 (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 SO51 6BR. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

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

SO51 6BR has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Wellow Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Red Rover0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Headlands Farm Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Carlo's Ices0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lower Common Road Stores0.5 km
  • New Forest Family Butchers0.6 km
  • West Wellow Food Market And Butchers0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey6.5 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge7.1 km
  • Dean8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheatears Drive0.2 km
  • Wheatears Drive0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km