Postcode report
Is SO30 3EA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SO30 3EA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO30 3EA is a postcode in West End South, Eastleigh, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO30 3EA, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO30 3EA are local prosperity and health, while schools and education 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 3EA is based on Eastleigh 009 Census 2021. It covers 11,327 residents, 933 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 8% 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 3EA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO30 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £325k from 65 rolling sales, down 7.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO30 3EA can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO30 3EA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SO30 3EA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 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 3EA
Is SO30 3EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% 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 3EA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SO30 3EA?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SO30 3EA?
LocaleIQ matched SO30 3EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO30 3EA?
The latest median sold price is £325k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO30 3EA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.