SO53 4SW is a sought-after residential area on Collingbourne Drive, 0.3km from Valley Park in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Valley Park ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO53, SO53 4SW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £531k. 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 SO53 4SW are sourced from Output Area E00117932 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLINGBOURNE DRIVE, SO53 4SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLINGBOURNE DRIVE, SO53 4SW.
339
45
£ 76,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO53 4SW 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.
Area Character
SO53 4SW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £531k, 93% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO53 4SW. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 482,000
5 sales · Mean £ 507,790
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO53 4SW has low crime rates — 4 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
St Francis Church of England Primary School
Knightwood Primary School
Chandler's Ford Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- FLIP OUT SOUTHAMPTON CAFE0.6 km
- HURSLEY CAFE0.9 km
- KIDS2DAY0.5 km
- Knightwood Leisure Centre0.4 km
- PETER GREEN CAFE0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- CAMPUS & CO0.8 km
- THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- ADORE0.9 km
- CANTON HOUSE0.9 km
- Chunky0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- PRIMERDESIGN LTD0.5 km
- Hampshire Cakecraft Limited0.4 km
- Park Pharmacy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- 3d HEALTH & FITNESS0.5 km
- The Cleveland Bay0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford1.0 km
- Eastleigh3.7 km
- Southampton Airport Parkway4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stinchar Drive0.1 km
- Stinchar Drive0.2 km
- Alderwood Avenue0.2 km
- Alderwood Avenue0.2 km
- Wood End Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO534SW · Data under Open Government Licence