Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

CHICHESTER CLOSE, SO51 6EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICHESTER CLOSE, SO51 6EY.

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

260

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO51 6EY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

SO51 6EY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £525k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £525k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SO51 6EY is a sought-after residential area on Chichester Close, 0.3km from Ham Down in East Wellow. Administratively it sits within Blackwater ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO51, SO51 6EY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO51 6EY are sourced from Output Area E00117685 (shared with 17 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 6EY. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 437,500

11 sales · Mean £ 467,454

Semi-Detached

£ 392,000

1 sales · Mean £ 392,000

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

SO51 6EY has low crime rates — 19 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 offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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Wellow Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Headlands Farm Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Woodington Trout And Whinwhistle Fishery0.9 km
  • Carlo's Ices0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey5.9 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge7.6 km
  • Totton8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Whinwhistle Corner0.4 km
  • Blackhill Road0.4 km
  • Whinwhistle Corner0.4 km
  • Blackhill Road0.4 km
  • Whinwhistle Corner0.5 km