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SO30 0PB

Paxton Close

Botley

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Detailed insights for SO30 0PB

Overview

Postcode SO30 0PB is located in an urban city, within the Botley ward of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Hedge End South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hedge End South is £60,259 per year. The nearest station is Botley, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Hedge End South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hedge End South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hedge End South is £60,259 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from SO30 0PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hedge End South near SO30 0PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Botley located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
7,083.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.18(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.27(-65%)
Other crime
2.27(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.27(-82%)
Other theft
1.13(-80%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
92.48%
Bangladeshi
4
1.31%
Other Asian
4
1.31%
Other White
4
1.31%
Other
4
1.31%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
62
26.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.69%
No qualifications
24
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
40.74%
Owns outright
35
25.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
25.93%
Other social rented
5
3.7%
Shared ownership
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Botley

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£379
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £475K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Botley area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Botley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£487,500£380
Semi-Detached52£365,000£381
Terraced23£275,000£376
Flats3£177,000£392

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Botley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,500£175,000£275,000£220,000
2017£467,500£142,475£355,000£240,000
2018£455,000£180,000£349,950£233,000
2019£474,178£145,000£346,000£232,000
2020£462,500£208,750£350,000£253,000
2021£498,000£171,250£350,000£250,000
2022£525,000£226,000£398,500£270,500
2023£520,000£213,995£360,000£281,250
2024£520,000£222,500£370,000£270,000
2025£485,000£225,000£345,708£295,000
2026£610,000£177,000£394,000£268,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Botley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£280£307£319
2017£354£300£327£337
2018£350£296£332£330
2019£353£298£334£333
2020£354£291£327£338
2021£361£322£331£345
2022£381£323£356£388
2023£387£342£367£382
2024£385£367£372£383
2025£382£387£383£366
2026£373£392£356£391
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Botley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Botley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO30 0PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO30 0PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202625, Paxton Close, Southampton, SO30 0PBTerracedFreehold£275,000
03 Dec 202511, Abraham Close, Southampton, SO30 2RQTerracedFreehold£275,000
30 Jun 202512, Abraham Close, Southampton, SO30 2RQTerracedFreehold£245,000
07 Mar 20252, Abraham Close, Southampton, SO30 2RQTerracedFreehold£267,500
26 Jan 202622, Crusader Road, Southampton, SO30 0PEFlatsLeasehold£177,000

Schools

In the SO30 0PB postcode area, located within Hedge End South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO30 0PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFreegrounds Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFreegrounds Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKings Copse Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO30 0PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO30 0PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressTanhouse Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2SZWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastleigh district (2025-26).

Band A£1,485
Band B£1,733
Band C£1,980
Band D£2,228
Band E£2,723
Band F£3,218
Band G£3,713
Band H£4,455

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO30 0PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rupert Gregory Miles Kyrle

Botley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paul Holmes

Hamble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastleighE07000086
Parliamentary ConstituencyHamble ValleyE14001263
WardBotleyE05011188
ParishBotleyE04004529
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hedge End SouthE02004723
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh 012AE01022651
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO30 0PB

Is SO30 0PB (Hedge End South) safe?

The area around SO30 0PB records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SO30 0PB?

The median sale price around SO30 0PB in Hedge End South is £390,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO30 0PB?

There are 6 schools close to SO30 0PB, including Freegrounds Infant School (Good), Freegrounds Junior School (Good) and Kings Copse Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SO30 0PB?

SO30 0PB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,770 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO30 0PB (Hedge End South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hamble Valley covering SO30 0PB is Paul Holmes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rupert Gregory Miles Kyrle (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.