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Hedge End South

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About

Hedge End South is a residential area characterised by its post-war and more recent housing developments, primarily consisting of estates of detached and semi-detached homes. The layout is defined by a network of cul-de-sacs and main distributor roads, creating a predominantly quiet, suburban environment. The area is functionally served by a large retail park and several local convenience stores, providing everyday shopping needs without a traditional high street centre.

The landscape is gently undulating, with green spaces like the King's Copse and the grounds of the Berry Theatre providing wooded areas and recreational fields. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Fairoak Airport site, now largely redeveloped, which hints at the area's historical connection to early aviation. Transport links are central, with the M27 motorway running along its northern boundary, offering direct connections to Southampton, Portsmouth, and the wider South Coast road network.

Area overview

On average Hedge End South has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hedge End South is £60,259 per year. There are 3 schools in Hedge End South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hedge End South is home to around 9,858 people, with a population density of about 2,043.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hedge End South Population
9,858
Population density
2,043.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21(-34%)
Shoplifting
12.48(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.48(-55%)
Public order
4.77(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.06(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,121
92.52%
Other White
202
2.05%
Indian
85
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
0.54%
African
51
0.52%
Total population: 9,858

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,462
30.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,704
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,190
14.66%
No qualifications
1,049
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
855
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,118

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,825
44.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,593
39.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
422
10.34%
Other social rented
122
2.99%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.35%
Total households: 4,080

Property prices in Hedge End South

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Hedge End South area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hedge End South 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 Hedge End South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£175,000
Detached57£456,150
Semi-Detached35£340,000
Terraced38£269,000

10 years median price trend in Hedge End South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hedge End South.

All postcodes in Hedge End South

SO300HP

Yardley Road

SO302SR

Sovereign Drive

SO302NX

Precosa Road

SO300JZ

Metuchen Way

SO300BZ

Bursledon Road

SO300JH

Smith Grove

SO304SE

Lucerne Gardens

SO300JA

Freegrounds Road

SO300LA

Heathhouse Lane

SO302RJ

Montrose Close

SO300HL

Yardley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.