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SO30 2RX

Old Shamblehurst Lane

Hedge End North

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Detailed insights for SO30 2RX

Overview

Postcode SO30 2RX is located in an urban city, within the Hedge End North ward of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Hedge End North & Botley North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hedge End North & Botley North is £84,585 per year. The nearest station is Hedge End, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Dowd's Farm Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Hedge End North & Botley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hedge End North & Botley North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Hedge End North & Botley North is £84,585 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from SO30 2RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hedge End North & Botley North near SO30 2RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hedge End located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO30 2RX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Hedge End

N/A

Walking directions to Hedge End

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO30 2RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDowd's Farm ParkLargeWalking directions to Dowd's Farm Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
4,347.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.63(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-57%)
Other theft
0.69(-88%)
Public order
0.69(-89%)
Vehicle crime
0.69(-81%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
90.33%
Other White
15
5%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.33%
Chinese
3
1%
Indian
2
0.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
41.28%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.94%
No qualifications
20
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
39.69%
Owns outright
51
38.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.03%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.34%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Hedge End North

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£393
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £406K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £393 per square foot) in Hedge End North area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hedge End North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£487,500£403
Semi-Detached20£326,250£386
Terraced48£300,000£419
Flats24£202,250£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hedge End North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hedge End North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£173,500£271,250£231,500
2017£423,500£142,500£285,000£270,000
2018£420,000£168,000£280,000£250,000
2019£392,000£173,000£285,000£257,500
2020£417,500£172,000£302,000£275,000
2021£455,000£170,000£295,000£275,000
2022£490,000£187,250£325,000£305,000
2023£480,000£190,000£321,250£292,500
2024£472,500£195,000£330,500£275,000
2025£480,000£193,000£337,500£300,000
2026£514,500£202,000£305,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hedge End North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hedge End North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326£305£339£341
2017£337£266£315£348
2018£334£280£306£344
2019£335£288£336£314
2020£352£272£329£346
2021£366£299£373£355
2022£393£296£409£398
2023£382£312£343£427
2024£398£296£422£415
2025£401£313£414£420
2026£355£310£353£408
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hedge End North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hedge End North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO30 2RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO30 2RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 20255, Old Shamblehurst Lane, Southampton, SO30 2RXDetachedFreehold£440,000
24 Mar 202544, Beattie Rise, Southampton, SO30 2RFDetachedFreehold£542,000
11 Sept 202517, Gresley Gardens, Southampton, SO30 2XGDetachedFreehold£485,000
14 Apr 202691, Beattie Rise, Southampton, SO30 2AGTerracedFreehold£280,000
22 Aug 202588, Beattie Rise, Southampton, SO30 2AGDetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the SO30 2RX postcode area, located within Hedge End North & Botley North, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO30 2RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWellstead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBerrywood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryDeer Park SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO30 2RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO30 2RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressSaint Luke's Close, Eastleigh, SO30 2USWalking 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 2RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Leigh John Hadaway

Hedge End North - 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
WardHedge End NorthE05011196
ParishHedge EndE04012908
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hedge End North & Botley NorthE02004721
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh 010DE01022693
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO30 2RX

Is SO30 2RX (Hedge End North & Botley North) safe?

The area around SO30 2RX records about 14 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SO30 2RX?

The median sale price around SO30 2RX in Hedge End North & Botley North is £315,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO30 2RX?

There are 5 schools close to SO30 2RX, including Wellstead Primary School (Good), Berrywood Primary School (Good) and Deer Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO30 2RX?

The closest station to SO30 2RX is Hedge End, about 274 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO30 2RX?

SO30 2RX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,172 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO30 2RX (Hedge End North & Botley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hamble Valley covering SO30 2RX is Paul Holmes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leigh John Hadaway (Liberal Democrats).

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.