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Hedge End South

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About

Hedge End South is a residential ward forming the southern portion of the larger Hedge End town. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, alongside significant areas of managed green space and woodland. Its layout is defined by major roads like Upper Northam Road and the A334, which connect it to Southampton and the M27 motorway. The ward includes the extensive Wildern School campus and its associated leisure facilities.

A notable local feature is the presence of the River Itchen's tidal estuary along its western boundary, with paths leading into the salt marshes of Itchen Valley Country Park. This provides a distinct natural edge to the urban area. Retail and community needs are primarily served by the larger centre of Hedge End to the north, though the southern part has its own local shops and services clustered near the main intersections.

Area overview

On average Hedge End South has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% 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 £58,393 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 11,053 people, with a population density of about 2,639.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hedge End South Population
11,053
Population density
2,639.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.23(-14%)
Shoplifting
22.62(+183%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.97(-43%)
Public order
6.79(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,189
92.2%
Other White
241
2.18%
Indian
125
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
74
0.67%
Other Asian
52
0.47%
Total population: 11,051

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,648
29.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,801
19.79%
No qualifications
1,381
15.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,358
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
937
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 9,102

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,037
44.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,690
37.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
9.11%
Other social rented
271
5.95%
Other forms of private rent
63
1.38%
Total households: 4,557

Property prices in Hedge End South

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 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
Detached61£456,150
Flats18£166,000
Semi-Detached48£343,000
Terraced28£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

SO304AJ

Church Lane

SO304TN

Tamarisk Road

SO304GB

Long Close Road

SO300BU

Bursledon Road

SO304UA

Merlin Gardens

SO304FR

Lower Northam Road

SO300HN

Westbury Court

SO304EX

Allen Road

SO304SE

Lucerne Gardens

SO300PX

Medlar Close

SO304BD

West Road

SO300LN

Upper St Helens Road

SO304EY

Lynton Road

SO300HR

Freegrounds Road

SO300QW

Berkeley Gardens

SO304AW

Norman Gardens

SO304ER

Allen Road

SO304RR

Downscroft Gardens

SO304FA

Hedge End South

SO300JQ

Little Kimble Walk

SO304DX

Wheatsheaf Court

SO302ZP

Hedge End South

SO304FZ

Birch Road

SO304SQ

Dowds Close

SO300LF

Heath House Gardens

SO300QN

Hornbeam Close

SO300GW

Verbena Way

SO304AB

St Johns Road

SO304FW

Charles Watts Way

SO304SX

Jasmine Road

SO300HG

Freegrounds Road

SO300LU

Lower St Helens Road

SO300NX

Cranbourne Park

SO300BZ

Bursledon Road

SO300BL

Freegrounds Avenue

SO304DU

Vicarage Drive

SO300LH

Upper St Helens Road

SO302JN

Tollbar Way

SO304ED

Yew Tree Close

SO300QP

Hawthorn Close

SO304TA

Chalice Court

SO300NS

Melbourne Gardens

SO304BG

Upper Northam Drive

SO302FZ

Flanders Industrial Park

SO300JT

Frensham Close

SO300GX

Sherborne Way

SO300PU

Rowan Gardens

SO304HA

Ratcliffe Road

SO300BX

Bursledon Road

SO300NZ

Cranbourne Park

SO304QQ

Firs Drive

SO304HE

Lower Northam Road

SO304EA

Upper Northam Road

SO300HJ

Freegrounds Close

SO304DN

Greenfield Close

SO304QY

Strawberry Fields

SO304QF

Fountain Court

SO304GD

Long Close Road

SO304AH

Newcliffe Gardens

SO300FJ

Alexandra Road

SO300NB

Lower St Helens Road

SO300LZ

Portelet Place

SO304FP

Cedar Close

SO300HL

Yardley Road

SO300FW

Kings Copse Avenue

SO304EW

Lewry Close

SO300GZ

Sherborne Way

SO304AD

Little Park Close

SO300HW

Freegrounds Road

Data Sources

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