Postcode report
SO30 2HJ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Eastleigh
About SO30 2HJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO30 2HJ is a postcode in Botley, Eastleigh, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO30 2HJ, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO30 2HJ are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SO30 2HJ is based on Eastleigh 008 Census 2021. It covers 11,522 residents, 1,156 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near SO30 2HJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO30 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £325k from 144 rolling sales, down 7.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Near SO30 2HJ, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including arts & theatre (1). Closest examples include After School Drama Club – Fair Oak Juniors (at Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh SO50 7AN, UK, ages 5-7, 1.4 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO30 2HJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SO30 2HJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SO30 2HJ
Is SO30 2HJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SO30 2HJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What kids clubs and activities are near SO30 2HJ?
Near SO30 2HJ, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including arts & theatre (1). Closest examples include After School Drama Club – Fair Oak Juniors (at Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh SO50 7AN, UK, ages 5-7, 1.4 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for SO30 2HJ?
LocaleIQ matched SO30 2HJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO30 2HJ?
The latest median sold price is £325k based on 144 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO30 2HJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.