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Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams

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About

Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams is a ward in the eastern Test Valley, bordering Southampton. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and significant commercial and industrial estates, particularly around the M27 motorway corridor. Nursling Industrial Estate is a major employment hub. The landscape includes pockets of woodland and the River Test and its tributaries influence the local geography.

The settlements range from the modern housing of Rownhams to the older village core of Nursling, which contains the historic St. Boniface Church. Chilworth is largely residential with its own local centre. The area is defined by its transport links, including the motorway and Southampton Airport Parkway railway station, which connects it directly to London. The former village pond in Nursling, now a green space, is a local focal point.

Area overview

On average Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams is £69,247 per year. There are 2 schools in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams is home to around 8,052 people, with a population density of about 258.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams Population
8,052
Population density
258.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.53(+9%)
Shoplifting
12.54(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.44(-18%)
Vehicle crime
8.2(+116%)
Other theft
7.2(+29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,736
83.68%
Indian
338
4.2%
Other White
272
3.38%
Other Asian
149
1.85%
Pakistani
100
1.24%
Total population: 8,050

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,494
37.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,211
18.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
956
14.29%
No qualifications
853
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
642
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,692

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,412
43.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,227
37.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
8.52%
Other social rented
158
4.86%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.97%
Total households: 3,252

Property prices in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£535,000
Flats15£375,000
Semi-Detached18£366,250
Terraced22£300,000

10 years median price trend in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams.

All postcodes in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams

SO160AQ

Grove Place

SO509TF

Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams

SO167HX

Hadrian Way

SO168JQ

Nutfield Road

SO168LP

Loreille Gardens

SO169TA

Test Lane

SO519LE

Lee Church Lane

SO160AS

Adanac Drive

SO160XF

Crawford Close

SO167HL

Dene Close

SO167HZ

Hadrian Way

SO167JW

Green Lane

SO167JZ

Chilworth Road

SO167NS

Enterprise Road

SO160TG

Tuffin Close

SO160TQ

Blann Close

SO168NL

Babey Avenue

SO160AF

Nursling Industrial Estate

SO160BN

Merrygrove Way

SO167LD

Woodside Crescent

SO168AE

Rownhams Way

SO509TG

Turnor Way

SO168DX

Michelmersh Close

SO168JW

St Johns Close

SO168LQ

Broadbent Close

SO519LF

Lee Church Lane

SO160AH

Station Road

SO160AW

Brownhill Way

SO160BP

Ganders Mead

SO160YT

Nursling Industrial Estate

SO167JD

Heatherlands Road

SO168NP

Grace Crescent

SO160XA

Romsey Road

SO160XX

Coldharbour Lane

SO160XW

Romsey Road

SO167HR

Julian Close

SO167HS

Roman Drive

SO168AZ

Horsebridge Way

SO160YD

Station Road

SO167LN

Birch Road

SO168LU

Balmoral Way

SO160BQ

Conager Close

SO533HF

Bournemouth Road

SO168JD

Lucas Close

SO160WD

Westways Close

SO168LD

Prince Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.